Casterton Secondary College

Casterton Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Casterton in regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7-12 with approximately 100 students currently enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median VCE score is 28, with 4.80% of students achieving scores above 40, placing it in the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance in the AU Guide rankings.

The school is situated in the Casterton area, which has a relatively small population. According to 2021 ABS census data, the regional population totals 1,673 people, including 4 Chinese residents representing just 0.20% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese demographic. The main ethnic groups in the area are English (43.69%), Australian (41.90%), Irish (13.75%), Scottish (11.84%), and German (3.89%).

Regarding community safety, September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data shows Casterton has a crime rate of 6,097 per 100,000 people, which is 0.90 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and relatively safe. Local housing prices are quite affordable, with Data Vic's 2025 first quarter data showing a median house price of approximately $400,000, while weekly rental rates for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are around $450 and $390 respectively. Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population ratio, community safety and other factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 41.00 points.