Melbourne High School

Melbourne High School is a selective public school located in South Yarra that operates as a boys-only institution, offering education for Years 9-12 with approximately 1,400 students enrolled. As a selective public school, it is not bound by catchment area restrictions and admits students based on entrance examination performance. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median score of 36, with 29.90% of students scoring 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school ranks 3rd among Victorian public schools, and after considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide awarded it a comprehensive score of 96.20.

The school is situated in South Yarra, located in Melbourne's inner city area. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 25,028, with 2,573 Chinese residents representing 10.30% of the population, indicating a moderate-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic composition includes English (31.35%), Australian (20.61%), Irish (13.09%), Scottish (10.58%), and Chinese (10.28%).

According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 12,206 per 100,000 people, which is 1.79 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it slightly higher than the state average. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.6 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses cost approximately $800 and $660 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $1,080 and $750 per week respectively.