Gilson College

Gilson College is a private co-educational school located in Mernda, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,100 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 23, with 1.10% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 30.20 points.

The Mernda area has a total population of 23,369, with 693 Chinese residents representing 3.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (22.92%), British (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), and Irish (5.73%). The area enjoys good security, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing Mernda's crime rate at 4,887 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.72 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while apartments have a median price of around $400,000. The rental market is relatively reasonable, with weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $520 and $460 respectively, and 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments at around $510 and $450 per week respectively. As a private school, Gilson College has high fees, and popular private schools typically require enrollment several years in advance, so interested parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.