Rochester Secondary College

Rochester Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Rochester, regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 300 students. As a public school, it operates under a catchment area system, with specific boundaries available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 25, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40.

The Rochester area, according to 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 3,154 people, including 20 Chinese residents, representing 0.60% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area include Australian (44.17%), British (43.85%), Irish (12.65%), Scottish (10.97%), and German (3.42%).

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Rochester's crime rate is 5,105 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.75 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average and indicating a very safe area.

Regarding the housing market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, with moderate rental costs of around $460 per week for a 3-bedroom house and $400 per week for a 2-bedroom house. Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety factors, AU Guide gives an overall rating of 21.00 points.