St Peter's College

St Peter's College is a co-educational private school located in Cranbourne West, in Melbourne's southeast. The school serves Years 7-12 with approximately 2,000 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 27, with 1.20% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.

The Cranbourne area where the school is located has a total population of 21,281 according to 2021 ABS census data, including 509 Chinese residents, representing 2.40% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups include English (27.74%), Australian (26.60%), Indian (6.55%), Irish (6.43%), and Scottish (6.12%).

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Cranbourne has a crime rate of 15,042 per 100,000 people, which is 2.21 times the Victorian average (6,810) and above the state average, so parents are advised to visit the area personally. Regarding housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $700,000 and median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $550 for 3-bedroom houses and $470 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $550 and $480 per week respectively.

Taking into comprehensive consideration factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide rates this school 40.