Surf Coast Secondary College

Surf Coast Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Torquay in the Greater Geelong area, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 900 students enrolled. As a public school, admission is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 5.40% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is ranked within the top 100 Victorian public schools, and after considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 50.70.

The school is located in Torquay, which offers an excellent living environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 18,534, including 176 Chinese residents representing 0.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The community is primarily composed of residents of English (43.15%), Australian (38.25%), Irish (15.95%), Scottish (13.30%), and Italian (4.86%) ancestry.

The area has good safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Torquay's crime rate is 2,876 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1.2 million and the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $500 and $510 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $600 and $460 per week respectively.