Elwood College

Elwood College is a public co-educational school located in Elwood, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 800 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 3.50% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 100 Victorian public schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.

As a public school, Elwood College operates on a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. The Elwood area, based on 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 15,153, including 335 Chinese residents representing 2.20% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include British (36.69%), Australian (26.17%), Irish (15.86%), Scottish (12.72%), and Italian (6.73%).

In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Elwood has a crime rate of 5,794 per 100,000 people, which is 0.85 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and considered a safe area. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.5 million, with apartments at around $600,000. Weekly rental rates are approximately $1,000 for 3-bedroom houses and $750 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $980 and $650 respectively.

Taking into account factors such as Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 53.70 points.