Scotch College

Scotch College is a prestigious private boys' school with a long history, located in Hawthorn in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers a complete educational program from Prep to Year 12, with approximately 1,900 current students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school maintains stable academic performance with a median score of 34 points, and 19.00% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings for Victorian private schools, Scotch College ranks within the top 50, achieving an overall score of 91.90 points after considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety.

The school is situated in Hawthorn, which has a diverse community composition. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 22,322, including 2,050 Chinese residents, representing 9.20% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (34.26%), Australian (26.71%), Irish (14.35%), Scottish (12.51%), and Chinese (9.18%). Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hawthorn's crime rate is 6,953 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.02 times the Victorian average, indicating a moderate overall safety level.

The local property market is quite active. According to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $2.4 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom houses rent for approximately $820 per week, 2-bedroom houses for around $650 per week, with apartment rents remaining relatively stable. As a private school, Scotch College has high tuition fees and is highly sought after, typically