Brunswick Secondary College

Brunswick Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Brunswick, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Year 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,100 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 30, with 8.50% of students scoring 40 or above, placing it in the top 50 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide rankings. As a public school, Brunswick Secondary College operates under a designated school zone system, with specific catchment area information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

Looking at the surrounding community, 2021 ABS census data shows Brunswick has a total population of 24,896, including 1,191 Chinese residents representing 4.80% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (31.08%), Australian (25.17%), Irish (15.47%), Scottish (10.81%), and Italian (10.38%). Regarding safety, September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data indicates the area has a crime rate of 9,945 per 100,000 people, which is 1.46 times the Victorian average of 6,810, placing it slightly above the state average.

In terms of property prices, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the median house price in the area is approximately $1.3 million, while apartments have a median price of around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $650 and $580 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $650 and $550 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given this school an overall rating of 69.30 points.