Cheltenham Secondary College

Cheltenham Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Cheltenham, in Melbourne's southeast. The school serves Years 7-12 with approximately 900 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 4.80% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools academically according to AU Guide's rankings.

As a public school, Cheltenham Secondary College operates under a zoned enrollment system. Specific catchment area information can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. The surrounding Cheltenham community has a population of 23,992 residents, including 1,480 Chinese residents representing 6.20% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (32.23%), Australian (28.40%), Irish (10.98%), Scottish (9.45%), and Greek (6.23%) heritage, reflecting a multicultural character.

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Cheltenham has a crime rate of 7,973 per 100,000 people, which is 1.17 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions. In the property market, the median house price in the area was approximately $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, while the median apartment price was around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $900 for 3-bedroom houses and $620 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $900 and $630 per week respectively.

Taking into consideration factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 57.30 points.