The Geelong College

The Geelong College is a co-educational private school located in Newtown, Greater Geelong, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,500 students. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so families with interest are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school maintains stable academic performance with a VCE median score of 33, and 14.00% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is ranked within the top 100 private schools in Victoria. After considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 84.10 points.

The school is located in the Newtown area, which has a good community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 10,445 people, with 303 Chinese residents representing 2.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic composition includes English (40.41%), Australian (33.66%), Irish (18.31%), Scottish (14.63%), and Italian (4.78%).

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Newtown's crime rate is 3,983 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.58 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly lower than the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding housing, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses in the area is approximately $480 and $430 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments are both around $500 and $430 per week respectively.