Maffra Secondary College

Maffra Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in the Maffra area of Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 500 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a catchment area system, and parents can check specific boundaries at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 5.10% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 42.80 points.

The Maffra area offers a relatively safe and stable community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 5,384, including 34 Chinese residents representing 0.60% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Australian (44.86%), British (43.59%), Irish (12.30%), Scottish (11.37%), and German (3.47%).

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Maffra's crime rate is 6,575 per 100,000 people, which is 0.97 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating it's a relatively safe area. Regarding housing costs, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 figures show the local median house price is approximately $500,000. Weekly rental rates are around $450 for 3-bedroom houses and $380 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $460 and $360 per week respectively. Overall living costs are relatively moderate.