Good 78.90Top 50 VIC Public
GovernmentgirlsYear 7-12

Mentone Girls Secondary College

曼通女子中学

MENTONE175 Balcombe Rd, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Data source VCAA
Overall Score
78.90
Top 22%
VCE Median
31
Top 28%
40+ Ratio
9.5%
Top 21%
VCE Students
299
Top 22%

VCE results data source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). VCAA is not affiliated with AU Guide and does not endorse any views or recommendations made by AU Guide. VCAA assessment data from any given year cannot be used to predict the performance of schools or students in subsequent years.

MENTONE Community & Property

Source: ABS 2021 Census / State property & crime statistics

Population

Chinese Population较少
5.0%
~658 people
13,197
Total Population
2,915/km²
Density

Area Safety

Safety Rating
Safe
Crime rate / state average ratio: 0.81
5,486
Local Crime Rate per 100k
6,810
State Average per 100k

Demographics

English1
35.9%
Aust2
28.0%
Irish3
13.5%
Scottish4
10.9%

Property Prices

House Median
$1.5M
+63.0%
Unit Median
$652K
+24.0%

Rental Guide

3BR House
$675/wk
2BR House
$580/wk
3BR Unit
$690/wk
2BR Unit
$550/wk

School Overview

Mentone Girls Secondary College is a public girls' school located in Mentone, southeast Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 31, with 9.50% of students achieving scores above 40. According to AU Guide academic rankings, the school ranks in the top 50 among Victorian public schools, demonstrating good teaching quality.

The school is located in the Mentone area, which has 13,197 residents in a diverse community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the main ethnic groups include English (35.93%), Australian (28.01%), Irish (13.50%), Scottish (10.87%), and Italian (5.96%). There are 658 Chinese residents, representing 5.00% of the population, which is a relatively low proportion.

The area has good safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mentone's crime rate is 5,486 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.81 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area. Regarding the property market, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.3 million AUD, with apartments at approximately $700,000 AUD. Weekly rental rates are around $680 for 3-bedroom houses and $580 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $690 and $550 per week respectively.

Taking into consideration various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 78.90 points.

School Information

Address
175 Balcombe Rd, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
Type
Government
Year Range
Year 7-12
Students
1,025

Frequently Asked Questions

According to VCAA 2025 data, Mentone Girls Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 31 and 9.50% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 50 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 78.22/100.

Data sources: ABS 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025