Doncaster Secondary College

Doncaster Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Doncaster, Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,200 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check specific catchment areas at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school maintains stable VCE performance with a median study score of 32 points and 8.70% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking 18th among Victorian public schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.

The school is situated in Doncaster, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 25,020, including 9,161 Chinese residents, representing 36.60% of the population. The area features diverse ethnic composition, primarily including Chinese (36.62%), British (14.49%), Australian (11.90%), Greek (8.36%), and Italian (6.72%) backgrounds.

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Doncaster's crime rate is 6,691 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.98 times the Victorian average, making it a safe area. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1.5 million AUD, while the median apartment price is around $600,000 AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $650 and $520 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $700 and $580 per week respectively. Taking into consideration multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive rating of 80.80 points.