Sirius College

Sirius College is a private co-educational school located in Sunshine West, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 3,300 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 28, with 10.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide rates the school at 67.70 points.

Sunshine West, where the school is located, has 18,552 residents, including 1,350 Chinese residents, representing 7.30% of the population—a relatively low Chinese ratio. The area showcases multicultural diversity, with major ethnic groups including Vietnamese (19.41%), Australian (11.69%), British (10.48%), Chinese (7.28%), and Greek (5.33%).

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sunshine West has a crime rate of 6,263 incidents per 100,000 people, which is 0.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and relatively safe.

Property prices in the area are moderate. First quarter 2025 data shows the median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $480 and $450 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $430 per week respectively. As a private school, Sirius College has relatively high fees, and popular schools typically require enrollment queues of several years in advance. Parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.