St Helena Secondary College

St Helena Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Eltham North, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,500 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated catchment zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 4.90% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide's academic rankings place the school within the top 100 public schools in Victoria, and after considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide provides an overall rating of 64.30.

The school is situated in the Eltham area, which boasts an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 18,847, including 629 Chinese residents representing 3.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (40.50%), Australian (34.56%), Irish (14.19%), Scottish (12.11%), and Italian (8.23%).

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Eltham area has a crime rate of 3,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average and classified as a very safe area.

In the real estate market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately