Charles La Trobe P-12 College

Charles La Trobe P-12 College is a co-educational public school located in Macleod, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 800 students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone boundaries available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 24, with 0.50% of students achieving scores above 40. Looking at the local area characteristics, Macleod has a total population of 9,892 people, including 665 Chinese residents, representing 6.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups are British (31.16%), Australian (28.46%), Irish (11.71%), Italian (11.21%), and Scottish (9.66%).

From a community safety perspective, Macleod performs exceptionally well. Based on September 2025 crime statistics, the local crime rate is 2,992 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.44 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it a very safe area. In terms of the property market, first quarter 2025 data shows the median house price in the area is approximately $1 million, while apartments have a median price of around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom houses and apartments rent for approximately $600 and $620 per week respectively, while 2-bedroom houses and apartments rent for around $500 and $510 per week respectively.

Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 31.50 points.