St Monica's College

St Monica's College is a co-educational private school located in Epping, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school serves students from Years 7 to 12 and currently has approximately 2,200 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 28, with 4.30% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 56.50 points after considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety.

The school is situated in Epping, which has a population of 33,489 people, including 1,374 Chinese residents, representing 4.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups consist of Australian (16.12%), British (14.26%), Italian (11.52%), Indian (8.72%), and Macedonian (7.01%) heritage populations. Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Epping has a crime rate of 10,529 per 100,000 people, which is 1.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average.

In terms of the property market, 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, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $520 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 per week respectively. As a private school, St Monica's College has higher fees, and applications during peak periods typically require queuing several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.