Swinburne Senior Secondary College

Swinburne Senior Secondary College is a public coeducational school located in Hawthorn, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school specializes in providing education for Years 11 and 12, with approximately 400 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the relevant school zones through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 28, with 3.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including the Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 54.60.

The school is situated in Hawthorn, which has a population of 22,322, including 2,050 Chinese residents representing 9.20% of the population - a relatively low Chinese proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (34.26%), Australian (26.71%), Irish (14.35%), Scottish (12.51%), and Chinese (9.18%), reflecting a diverse community.

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hawthorn's crime rate is 6,953 per 100,000 people, which is 1.02 times the Victorian average (6,810), placing it close to the state average with moderate safety conditions. In the real estate market, the area's median house price is approximately $2.4 million AUD, with apartments at around $600,000 AUD. Rental levels are moderate, with 3-bedroom houses averaging $820 per week, 2-bedroom houses at $650 per week, and apartment rentals being relatively reasonable.