St Margaret's Berwick Grammar

St Margaret's Berwick Grammar is a co-educational private school located in Officer, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 900 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school has a median ATAR of 29, with 9.00% of students achieving an ATAR above 40. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 67.30.

The school is situated in Officer, which is located on the fringe of Melbourne. Based on the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 18,503 people, including 410 Chinese residents, representing 2.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (28.67%), Australian (28.02%), Indian (9.40%), Irish (6.67%), and Scottish (6.53%).

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Officer has a crime rate of 6,556 per 100,000 people, which is 0.96 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and relatively safe.

Regarding real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $540 and $470 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $450 per week respectively. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular enrollment periods typically require waiting lists of several years, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.