Foster Secondary College

Foster Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Foster, regional Victoria, serving students from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 300 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the relevant school zones through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 3.30% of students achieving scores above 40. The school ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance in AU Guide's rankings. After considering multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 38.90.

The Foster community environment is relatively distinctive. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 2,044 people, with only 11 Chinese residents, representing 0.50% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include English (42.12%), Australian (38.45%), Irish (13.06%), Scottish (12.23%), and Italian (3.23%).

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Foster's crime rate is 5,333 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.78 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. For housing prices, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $500,000, with weekly rental rates of around $420 for 3-bedroom houses and $360 for 2-bedroom houses.