St John's College Preston

St John's College Preston is a co-educational private school located in Preston, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 300 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 27, with 5.10% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, tuition fees are high and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.

The Preston area where the school is located has a total population of 33,790 according to 2021 ABS census data, including 2,384 Chinese residents representing 7.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (23.95%), Australian (21.49%), Italian (12.71%), Irish (11.00%), and Greek (8.95%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Preston's crime rate is 15,951 per 100,000 people, which is 2.34 times the Victorian average (6,810) and above the state average. Parents are advised to visit the area personally to assess the specific conditions. For housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million AUD, with apartments around $600,000 AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $660 for 3-bedroom houses and $600 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $530 per week respectively.

Taking into comprehensive consideration factors including academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives