Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is a private girls' school located in Bentleigh in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 700 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates solid academic performance with a median score of 31 and 6.90% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so interested families are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.

The school is situated in Bentleigh, an area with an excellent community environment and multicultural background. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 17,921, including 1,943 Chinese residents representing 10.80% of the population, forming a moderately-sized Chinese community that provides a convenient living environment for Chinese families. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (26.49%), Australian (23.98%), Chinese (10.84%), Irish (10.04%), and Scottish (7.31%), creating a harmonious multicultural character.

From a safety perspective, Bentleigh performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 4,280 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.63 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1.7 million, while the median unit price is around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $760 and $630 respectively.