Melton Secondary College

Melton Secondary College is a co-educational public secondary school located in Melton West, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school serves students from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,500 enrolled students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, with specific catchment areas available for inquiry through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median VCE score is 25, with 0.30% of students achieving scores above 40, indicating relatively limited academic performance. In terms of community demographics, the Melton area has a total population of 7,953, including 148 Chinese residents representing 1.90% of the population, which is a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area include Australian (28.96%), British (28.77%), Irish (7.87%), Scottish (6.73%), and Maltese (5.17%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.

It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Melton area has a crime rate of 20,345 per 100,000 people, which is 2.99 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating relatively complex safety conditions. Parents are advised to conduct on-site inspections. Regarding property prices, the area's median house price is approximately $500,000, with apartments at around $400,000. Weekly rental prices are approximately $460 for 3-bedroom houses, $420 for 2-bedroom houses, $440 for 3-bedroom apartments, and $410 for 2-bedroom apartments, representing relatively moderate living costs. Taking into account various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this area a comprehensive rating of 27.50 points.