Strathmore Secondary College

Strathmore Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Strathmore, Melbourne's inner suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,900 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 6.50% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking in the top 50 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide.

The Strathmore area has a total population of 8,980, with 272 Chinese residents representing 3.00% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese demographic. The area's main ethnic composition includes Australian (27.08%), British (25.80%), Italian (17.65%), Irish (13.12%), and Scottish (7.43%) residents, reflecting its multicultural character.

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Strathmore has a crime rate of 3,586 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.53 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average and classified as a very safe area.

In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $1.5 million, while apartment median prices are around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $660 and $600 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $670 and $520 per week respectively. Considering factors such as academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 67.60 points.