East Doncaster Secondary College

East Doncaster Secondary College is a co-educational public secondary school located in Doncaster East, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and currently has approximately 2,000 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 32, with 11.60% of students scoring 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school ranks 13th among Victorian public schools. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide awarded the school a comprehensive rating of 86.90, reflecting its strong overall educational performance.

The school is situated in Doncaster East, one of Melbourne's major Chinese communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 30,926, with 11,748 Chinese residents representing 38.00% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (37.99%), British (14.72%), Australian (12.33%), Italian (7.08%), and Greek (6.77%), creating a multicultural community.

The area enjoys excellent safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Doncaster East has a crime rate of 2,422 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.36 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the median house price is approximately $1.5 million and the median apartment price is around $900,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $650 for 3-bedroom houses and $520 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $