Tarneit Senior College

Tarneit Senior College is a co-educational public school located in Tarneit, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school specializes in Years 10-12 education and currently has approximately 1,100 students. As a public school, it enrolls students based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 23, with 0.50% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide gives an overall rating of 30.70.

The school is located in the diverse Tarneit area. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 56,370, including 1,700 Chinese residents representing 3.00% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic composition includes: Indian 26.96%, Australian 10.62%, British 10.14%, Filipino 4.57%, and Chinese 3.02%.

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Tarneit's crime rate is 6,431 per 100,000 people, which is 0.94 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and relatively safe.

For housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $600,000, with apartments at approximately $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $460 and $410 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $450 and $420 per week respectively.