De La Salle College

De La Salle College is a private boys' school located in Malvern, an inner suburb of Melbourne, offering education from Years 5 to 12 with approximately 900 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates strong academic performance with a median score of 32 and 9.60% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.

The Malvern area has a total population of 9,929, with Chinese residents comprising 6.40% of the population. The ethnic composition is primarily English (36.62%), Australian (28.50%), Irish (13.63%), and Scottish (12.36%). The local crime rate is 6,818 per 100,000 people, which aligns closely with the Victorian average, indicating moderate safety conditions.

In terms of the property market, Malvern's median house price is approximately $3.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $960 and $770 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $960 and $670 per week respectively.

As a private school, De La Salle College charges high tuition fees, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide assigns an overall rating of 77.70 points. Families considering this school are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process and requirements.