McClelland Secondary College

McClelland Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Frankston, serving approximately 1,100 students from Years 7 to 12. As a public school, it operates under a designated school zone system, and parents can check the specific catchment area through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 3.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide rates the school 41.60 points.

The school is situated in Frankston on the Mornington Peninsula. Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 37,331, including 1,017 Chinese residents, representing 2.70% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are English (39.55%), Australian (33.46%), Irish (11.27%), Scottish (10.71%), and German (4.12%).

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Frankston's crime rate is 18,971 per 100,000 people, which is 2.79 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to conduct on-site visits before making their decision. Regarding housing, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the local median house price is approximately $800,000, with apartments at around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $480 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately