Marian College

Marian College is a co-educational private school located in Sunshine West, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 29, with 5.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide rates the school at 63.20 points.

The Sunshine West area where the school is located has 18,552 residents, with a Chinese population of 1,350, representing 7.30% of the total population - a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The area displays multicultural characteristics, with the main ethnic groups being Vietnamese (19.41%), Australian (11.69%), British (10.48%), Chinese (7.28%), and Greek (5.33%).

From a safety perspective, Sunshine West has a crime rate of 6,263 per 100,000 people, which is 0.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area. In terms of the property market, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 and $450 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $500 and $430 per week respectively.

As a private school, Marian College has relatively high fees, and applications during popular periods typically require queuing several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process and requirements.