Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College

Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is a public girls' secondary school located in Geelong, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 600 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a catchment area basis, and specific zone information can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 4.80% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings for Victorian public schools, the school ranks within the top 100. After considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 58.20.

The Geelong area where the school is located has 5,811 residents, including 241 Chinese residents, representing 4.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (35.33%), Australian (30.12%), Irish (14.27%), Scottish (11.43%), and Italian (6.09%) heritage.

It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Geelong's crime rate is 51,712 per 100,000 people, which is 7.59 times the Victorian average (6,810), classifying it as a high-crime area that parents should carefully consider when making their choice. Regarding property prices, the area has a median house price of approximately $900,000 and apartment median of around $600,000, with weekly rental rates of approximately $480 for 3-bedroom houses and $500 for 3-bedroom apartments, while 2-bedroom properties rent for around $430 respectively.