Portland Secondary College

Portland Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Portland, regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 500 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a catchment area system, and parents can check the relevant catchment information at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 24, with 1.30% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as the local Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given an overall rating of 20.60.

In terms of community composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Portland area has a total population of 10,016, including 59 Chinese residents, representing just 0.60% - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are English (43.37%), Australian (41.74%), Scottish (12.33%), Irish (10.34%), and German (5.72%).

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Portland's crime rate is 13,069 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), which is somewhat higher than the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific security situation further.

As for housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the area is approximately $400,000 AUD, with weekly rental prices for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $450 and $390 respectively.