Kew High School

Kew High School is a co-educational public school located in Kew East in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median score of 31, with 10.30% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking in the top 50 Victorian public schools for academic performance in the AU Guide rankings. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, which can be checked through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.

Kew East offers an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,620, including 883 Chinese residents representing 13.30% of the population, creating a moderate-sized Chinese community that provides a convenient living environment for Chinese families. The area features diverse ethnic composition, with British ancestry at 27.54%, Australian-born residents at 24.34%, Chinese at 13.34%, Irish ancestry at 12.16%, and Italian ancestry at 11.09%.

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Kew East has a crime rate of 4,199 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.62 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it a very safe area. For housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $820 and $650 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively. Considering multiple factors including academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive rating of 81.80 points.