Norwood Secondary College

Norwood Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Ringwood, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,100 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 29, with 3.40% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide's rankings. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 53.50.

The school is situated in Ringwood, which has a relatively established Chinese community. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 19,144, including 2,853 Chinese residents, representing 14.90% of the population. This constitutes a medium-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include English 29.36%, Australian 25.88%, Chinese 14.90%, Irish 9.30%, and Scottish 8.59%.

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ringwood's crime rate is 15,357 per 100,000 people, which is 2.26 times the Victorian average of 6,810, slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to visit and assess the specific situation firsthand. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.1 million, with apartments around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $520 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $630 and $500 per week respectively. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov