St Thomas Aquinas College

St Thomas Aquinas College is a co-educational private school located in Tynong, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 200 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 25, with 2.50% of students achieving scores above 40.

The school is situated in Tynong, a small community with a total population of 523 people according to the 2021 ABS census data, with 0.00% Chinese residents. The area's main ethnic composition includes British (40.34%), Australian (38.43%), Irish (18.55%), Scottish (9.94%), and Italian (4.78%).

From a safety perspective, Tynong performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area has a crime rate of 4,589 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.67 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.

Regarding housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $540 and $470 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $500 and $450 per week respectively.

As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require applications to be submitted several years in advance. After comprehensive consideration of factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives an overall rating of 26.90 points and recommends that interested parents contact the school early to understand the specific application process.