St John's Regional College

St John's Regional College is a private co-educational school located in Dandenong in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 600 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 29, with 3.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 52.90.

The Dandenong area where the school is located has a total population of 30,127 according to 2021 ABS census data, with 1,422 Chinese residents representing 4.70% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include British (9.71%), Australian (9.11%), Indian (7.93%), Chinese (4.72%), and Sri Lankan (2.24%). Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Dandenong has a crime rate of 24,938 per 100,000 people, which is 3.66 times the Victorian average (6,810) and above the state average, requiring careful consideration.

In terms of housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Dandenong is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. Rental rates are approximately $550 and $480 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses respectively, and $570 and $460 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments respectively. As a private school, St John's Regional College has higher tuition fees, and popular schools typically require queuing several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.