Sunshine College

Sunshine College is a public co-educational school located in Sunshine West, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,200 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 25, with 1.50% of students achieving scores above 40.

In terms of community environment, Sunshine West has a total population of 18,552 people, including 1,350 Chinese residents, representing 7.30% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area features multicultural diversity, with the main ethnic groups being Vietnamese (19.41%), Australian (11.69%), British (10.48%), Chinese (7.28%), and Greek (5.33%). Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sunshine West has a crime rate of 6,263 per 100,000 people, which is 0.92 times the Victorian average, indicating it is below the state average and considered a relatively safe area.

In the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. Rental rates are moderate, with 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses renting for approximately $480 and $450 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $430 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 42.10 points.