St Joseph's College

St Joseph's College is a private boys' school located in Ferntree Gully in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates stable academic performance with a median score of 31 and 6.20% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 67.60 points after considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety.

The school is situated in Ferntree Gully, which boasts an excellent community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 27,398, including 2,031 Chinese residents representing 7.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The community's main ethnic composition includes English (35.67%), Australian (33.93%), Irish (9.91%), Scottish (9.17%), and Chinese (7.41%), showcasing a multicultural character.

The area has an excellent safety record. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ferntree Gully's crime rate is 4,843 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.71 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $900,000 and the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $510 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $580 and $500 per week respectively. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular enrollment periods typically require waiting lists of several years in advance.