Wantirna College

Wantirna College is a co-educational public school located in Wantirna, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Year 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,500 students. As a public school, it operates on a catchment area basis, and parents can check the relevant catchment boundaries through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 3.10% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including the local Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given it a comprehensive rating of 51.60 points.

The school is situated in the Wantirna area, which boasts an excellent multicultural environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 14,237, including 3,334 Chinese residents, representing 23.40% of the population, making it one of Melbourne's major Chinese communities. The main ethnic composition includes English (24.10%), Chinese (23.42%), Australian (22.24%), Scottish (7.37%), and Irish (7.00%).

The community demonstrates excellent safety performance. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Wantirna's crime rate is 5,071 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.74 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1.1 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $510 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $580 and $500 per week respectively.