Ilim College

Ilim College is a co-educational private school located in Doveton in Melbourne's southeast, offering a complete education system from Prep to Year 12, with approximately 2,800 current students. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school has a median score of 32, with 8.10% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 100 in AU Guide's Victorian private school academic rankings.

As a private school, Ilim College has relatively high fees, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process. The school is located in the Doveton area, which according to the 2021 ABS census has a total population of 9,603, including 293 Chinese residents representing 3.10% of the population, a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The main ethnic groups in the area include British (13.18%), Australian (11.79%), Indian (5.71%), Serbian (4.80%), and Scottish (3.09%).

From a community environment perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Doveton area has a crime rate of 12,663 per 100,000 people, which is 1.86 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $600,000, with apartments at approximately $500,000, and weekly rent for both 3-bedroom houses and apartments at around $550. Taking into consideration factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 76.90 points.