Pakenham Secondary College

Pakenham Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Pakenham, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 900 students. As a public school, it enrolls students based on designated school zones, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 26, with 2.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given it an overall rating of 37.00.

Regarding the community environment, 2021 ABS census data shows Pakenham has a total population of 54,118, including 1,144 Chinese residents, representing 2.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of English (33.47%), Australian (32.17%), Scottish (7.72%), Irish (7.62%), and Indian (5.24%) ancestry.

In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Pakenham's crime rate is 7,177 incidents per 100,000 people, approximately 1.05 times the Victorian average (6,810 incidents), indicating average safety conditions.

For property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for detached houses in the area is approximately $700,000, while apartments have a median price of around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $540 for 3-bedroom houses and $470 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $450 per week respectively.