Emmaus College

Emmaus College is a private co-educational school located in Vermont South, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates solid academic performance with a median VCE score of 32 and 9.10% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide rankings.

The school is situated in the excellent community environment of Vermont South, which is one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential areas. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 11,954 people, including 3,596 Chinese residents, representing 30.10% of the population. The community has a diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of Chinese (30.08%), British (21.14%), Australian (17.03%), Irish (6.71%), and Scottish (6.25%) heritage residents. The area maintains good security conditions, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a local crime rate of only 4,300 per 100,000 people, significantly below the Victorian average of 6,810, at just 63% of the state average, making it a very safe residential area.

In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Vermont South is approximately $1.5 million AUD, while the median apartment price is around $1.1 million AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $630 and $520 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $580 per week respectively. Taking into account academic standards, Chinese population percentage, and community safety factors, AU Guide rates