Carrum Downs Secondary College

Carrum Downs Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in the Carrum Downs area of the Mornington Peninsula, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 900 students. As a public school, it operates on a catchment zone basis, with specific zone boundaries available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 26, with 1.10% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it a comprehensive rating of 28.60.

In terms of community composition, the Carrum Downs area has a total population of 21,976, with 460 Chinese residents representing 2.10% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups are English (36.22%) and Australian (33.92%), followed by Scottish (8.78%), Irish (8.50%), and Italian (4.10%).

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 8,600 per 100,000 people, which is 1.26 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly above the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific circumstances in detail. For property prices, first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 per week, 2-bedroom houses for about $480 per week, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $560 and $460 per week respectively.