Star of the Sea College

Star of the Sea College is a private girls' school located in Brighton, in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,200 students. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median score of 33 points and 13.70% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.

The school is situated in the well-regarded Brighton area. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 23,252, including 1,475 Chinese residents, representing 6.30% of the population. The area features diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of English (37.45%), Australian (27.59%), Irish (13.81%), Scottish (10.97%), and Chinese (6.34%) heritage.

In terms of community safety, Brighton performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 5,423 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.80 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

Regarding the real estate market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, Brighton has relatively high property prices, with a median house price of approximately $3.3 million and a median apartment price of approximately $1.5 million. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $900 and $620 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $900 and $630 per week respectively.

Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, community safety and other factors, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 87.40 points. As a private