Preston High School

Preston High School is a co-educational public school located in Preston, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,100 students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and specific zone information can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 7.00% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools in AU Guide's academic rankings. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 66.00 points.

The Preston area, based on 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 33,790 people, including 2,384 Chinese residents representing 7.10% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area are British ancestry (23.95%), Australian ancestry (21.49%), Italian ancestry (12.71%), Irish ancestry (11.00%), and Greek ancestry (8.95%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Preston has a crime rate of 15,951 per 100,000 people, which is 2.34 times the Victorian average of 6,810. Parents are advised to visit and assess the specific conditions firsthand.

For property, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $660 for 3-bedroom houses and $600 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $530 per week respectively.