Charlton College

Charlton College is a public co-educational school located in Charlton, regional Victoria, offering complete education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 100 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a catchment area system, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 32, with 13.00% of students scoring 40 or above. AU Guide ranks it 10th among Victorian public schools academically, and after considering factors such as Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 66.50 points.

The school is situated in Charlton, which has an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 1,095, including 4 Chinese residents representing 0.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic composition includes Australian (43.01%), British (34.70%), Irish (15.98%), Scottish (9.77%), and German (2.01%).

The area demonstrates outstanding safety performance. Based on September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Charlton's crime rate is 4,110 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.60 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. Housing prices in the region are relatively affordable, with the median house price around $300,000 according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data.