Mount Waverley Secondary College

Mount Waverley Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Mount Waverley in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,900 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 30, with 7.70% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking within the top 50 Victorian public schools for academic performance in AU Guide's rankings.

The school is situated in Mount Waverley, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 35,340, with 9,426 Chinese residents comprising 26.70% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (26.67%), British (18.38%), Australian (15.59%), Indian (7.68%), and Greek (6.43%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.

The area maintains excellent public safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mount Waverley's crime rate is 4,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.69 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

In terms of real estate, according to 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 $1.1 million. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $640 and $550 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $680 and $600 per week respectively.

Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 76.30 points. As a public school, enrollment follows school zone policies, with specific zone boundaries available on findmy