Staughton College

Staughton College is a public co-educational school located in Melton South in Melbourne's western suburbs, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 1,500 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a catchment area basis, and parents can check their corresponding zone information through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 23, with 0.20% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given an overall rating of 23.80.

The school is situated in Melton South, an area with 11,362 residents, including 224 Chinese residents, representing 2.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area demonstrates multicultural characteristics, with major ethnic groups including Australian (26.38%), British (24.64%), Irish (6.00%), Indian (5.78%), and Scottish (5.70%).

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Melton South has a crime rate of 9,391 per 100,000 people, which is 1.38 times higher than the Victorian average (6,810). Parents are advised to research the specific security situation thoroughly.

Regarding the property market, the area's median house price in Q1 2025 was approximately $500,000, with apartments at around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $460 for 3-bedroom houses and $420 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $440 and $410 respectively. Overall living costs are relatively moderate.