Cranbourne East Secondary College

Cranbourne East Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Cranbourne East, in Melbourne's southeast. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 2,100 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, which parents can check through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 28, with 2.70% of students achieving scores above 40. The Cranbourne East area has a diverse population composition. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 24,679, including 605 Chinese residents, representing 2.50% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (20.18%), Australian (19.99%), Indian (16.21%), Filipino (4.90%), and Scottish (4.40%).

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Cranbourne East has a crime rate of 4,603 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.68 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.

Regarding the property market, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $470 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $550 and $480 per week respectively. Taking into consideration factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 47.00 points.