Springside West Secondary College

Springside West Secondary College is a co-educational public secondary school located in Fraser Rise in Melbourne's western suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,600 students enrolled. As a public school, admission is based on school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 26, with 2.60% of students achieving scores above 40.

In terms of the community environment, Fraser Rise has a total population of 9,097 people according to the 2021 ABS census data, with 191 Chinese residents representing 2.10% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include Australian (14.99%), Indian (12.02%), British (10.27%), Filipino (8.53%), and Italian (8.37%). From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 6,255 per 100,000 people, which is 0.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and relatively safe.

Regarding housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $700,000, with weekly rental rates of around $460 for 3-bedroom houses and $420 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $440 and $410 per week respectively. Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population ratio, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 41.20 points.