Wangaratta High School

Wangaratta High School is a public co-educational school located in Wangaratta in regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 500 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a catchment area system, and parents can check the relevant catchment information through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median score is 25, with 2.90% of students achieving scores of 40 and above. After evaluating multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 28.40.

The school is located in the WANGARATTA area, which has a relatively diverse community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the local population is 19,214, including 168 Chinese residents representing 0.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include British (42.66%), Australian (39.28%), Irish (14.17%), Scottish (11.45%), and Italian (6.90%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, WANGARATTA's crime rate is 8,967 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than the Victorian average (6,810) at 1.32 times the state level. Parents are advised to investigate the specific security situation further.

Local property prices are relatively affordable. According to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $500,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $460 and $400 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $340 and $330 per week respectively.