Parkdale Secondary College

Parkdale Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Mordialloc, in Melbourne's southeast. The school serves students from Years 7 to 12, with approximately 1,500 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and specific zone information can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 29, with 3.70% of students scoring 40 or above. The AU Guide academic rankings place the school within the top 100 Victorian public schools.

The school is situated in Mordialloc, which offers a positive community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 8,886 residents, including 389 Chinese residents representing 4.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include English (36.02%), Australian (28.38%), Irish (13.58%), Scottish (10.73%), and Italian (6.53%).

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mordialloc has a crime rate of 6,415 incidents per 100,000 people, which is 0.94 times the Victorian average, making it below the state average and relatively safe.

Regarding the local property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.4 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $680 and $580 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $690 and