South Oakleigh College

South Oakleigh College is a co-educational public school located in South Oakleigh in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 900 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a designated catchment area system, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 5.80% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is placed within the top 100 Victorian public schools. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide assigns the school an overall rating of 57.90.

The school is situated in South Oakleigh, an area that offers a good community environment and convenient living conditions. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 9,851, including 1,269 Chinese residents, representing 12.90% of the population—a moderate-sized Chinese community. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (17.21%), Australian (16.51%), Greek (14.16%), Chinese (12.88%), and Indian (8.98%), reflecting its multicultural character.

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, South Oakleigh's crime rate is 6,111 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.90 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area. In terms of housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $1.2 million, with apartments around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $680 and $580 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom