The Lakes South Morang College

The Lakes South Morang College is a co-educational public school located in South Morang, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 700 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a catchment area system, and parents can check the specific catchment boundaries through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median study score is 27, with 2.30% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. The school is situated in South Morang, located in Melbourne's northern region. Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 24,989, including 840 Chinese residents, representing 3.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic groups include Australian (22.17%), English (18.83%), Italian (16.53%), Indian (7.92%), and Macedonian (7.29%).

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, South Morang's crime rate is 4,338 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.64 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $520 and $460 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $510 and $450 per week respectively.

Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 38.00 points.