Emerald Secondary College

Emerald Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Emerald, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 600 current students. As a public school, it enrolls students based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 28, with 1.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking various comprehensive factors into account, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 32.20.

From a community perspective, Emerald has a total population of 5,890, including 45 Chinese residents, representing 0.80% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (46.71%), Australian (37.93%), Scottish (12.68%), Irish (11.94%), and German (5.04%) ancestry. The area performs excellently in terms of safety, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a local crime rate of 3,056 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.45 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

Regarding housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for detached houses in the area is approximately $900,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom detached houses are approximately $540 and $470 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $500 and $450 per week respectively.