McKinnon Secondary College

McKinnon Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in McKinnon, in Melbourne's southeast. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 2,900 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.

Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a VCE median score of 33, with 12.50% of students scoring 40 or above. McKinnon Secondary College ranks 8th among Victorian public schools in the AU Guide academic rankings, demonstrating excellent performance.

The school is situated in the well-regarded McKinnon community. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,878 people, including 1,167 Chinese residents, representing 17.00% of the population—a moderate-sized Chinese community that offers convenient living. The main ethnic groups include British (25.56%), Australian (21.98%), Chinese (16.97%), Irish (9.25%), and Scottish (6.96%), creating a diverse multicultural environment.

The community maintains good safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, McKinnon's crime rate is 3,039 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.45 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 figures show the median house price is approximately $1.9 million and the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom houses rent for about $760 per week, 2-bedroom houses for around $630, 3-bedroom apartments for approximately $800, and 2-bedroom apartments for about $600.

Taking into consideration the Chinese population proportion, community safety