Mount Ridley P-12 College

Mount Ridley P-12 College is a public coeducational school located in Craigieburn in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 2,800 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check catchment area information through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 25, with 1.50% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account academic performance, community environment and other factors, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 33.70.

Regarding the community environment, Craigieburn has a total population of 65,178 according to the 2021 ABS Census data, including 847 Chinese residents representing 1.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The area demonstrates cultural diversity, with main ethnic groups including Australian (14.95%), British (12.49%), Indian (12.40%), Italian (6.01%) and Irish (2.76%).

The community shows excellent safety performance. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Craigieburn's crime rate is 5,258 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.77 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $500,000. Rental costs are relatively reasonable, with 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses renting for approximately $500 and $460 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for