St Leonard's College

St Leonard's College is a co-educational private school located in Brighton East, southeast Melbourne, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,600 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a VCE median score of 33, with 12.80% of students scoring 40 and above, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools academically according to AU Guide.

Brighton East boasts an excellent environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 16,757, including 1,164 Chinese residents representing 6.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic composition consists of 31.40% British, 26.94% Australian, 11.42% Irish, 9.46% Scottish, and 6.95% Chinese heritage. The area enjoys good security conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Brighton East has a crime rate of 3,831 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.56 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.3 million. Rental rates are approximately $900 per week for both 3-bedroom houses and apartments, while 2-bedroom houses and apartments rent for $620 and $630 per week respectively. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 86.30 points. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance.