Padua College

Padua College is a co-educational private school located in Mornington on the Mornington Peninsula, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 2,500 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 29, with 4.50% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese community proportion and area safety, AU Guide rates the school 53.50 points. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.

The school is situated in the Mornington area, which has a good community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 25,759, including 233 Chinese residents, representing only 0.90% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (45.76%), Australian (36.19%), Irish (13.05%), Scottish (12.66%), and Italian (4.63%). In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mornington has a crime rate of 6,440 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.95 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area.

Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1 million AUD, while the median apartment price is around $700,000 AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $500 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $580 and $500 per week respectively.