Vermont Secondary College

Vermont Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Vermont in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 1,600 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 32, with 7.60% of students scoring 40 or above. It ranks within the top 50 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide, and receives an overall AU Guide rating of 81.50 points after considering factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety.

The school is situated in Vermont, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 10,993, including 2,577 Chinese residents representing 23.40% of the population. The main ethnic groups include English (25.71%), Chinese (23.44%), Australian (23.29%), Irish (8.34%), and Scottish (7.83%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.

The region demonstrates excellent safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Vermont's crime rate is 3,348 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.49 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $900,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $520 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $630 and $500 per week respectively.