Epping Secondary College

Epping Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Epping, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 current students. As a public school, it operates on a catchment zone basis, and parents can check the relevant catchment areas through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 3.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it a comprehensive rating of 50.00.

Regarding the community environment, according to 2021 ABS census data, the Epping area has a total population of 33,489, including 1,374 Chinese residents, representing 4.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (16.12%), British (14.26%), Italian (11.52%), Indian (8.72%), and Macedonian (7.01%), reflecting a multicultural character.

In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Epping's crime rate is 10,529 incidents per 100,000 people, which is 1.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it slightly above the state average.

For property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $520 for 3-bedroom houses and $460 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 per week respectively.