Eltham High School

Eltham High School is a co-educational public school located in Eltham, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,400 students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available on the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 5.80% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide. Taking into account multiple factors including the proportion of Chinese residents and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 65.20 points.

The school is situated in Eltham, which has an excellent community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 18,847, including 629 Chinese residents, representing 3.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (40.50%), Australian (34.56%), Irish (14.19%), Scottish (12.11%), and Italian (8.23%).

The area demonstrates outstanding safety performance. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Eltham's crime rate is 3,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.

Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $500 respectively, with 3-bedroom and 2-