Waverley Christian College

Waverley Christian College is a private co-educational school located in Wantirna South in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering a complete education system from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 2,300 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school maintains stable academic performance with a median score of 34 points and 20.10% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 50 Victorian private schools academically according to AU Guide rankings.

The school is situated in Wantirna South, one of Melbourne's major Chinese communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 20,754, including 5,952 Chinese residents, representing 28.70% of the population. The community is notably multicultural, with major ethnic groups including Chinese (28.68%), British (22.13%), Australian (19.23%), Indian (6.38%), and Irish (5.67%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Wantirna South has a crime rate of 7,319 per 100,000 people, which is 1.07 times higher than the Victorian average (6,810), indicating overall safety conditions are at an average level. In terms of the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $1.3 million, with apartments at around $500,000. Rental prices are relatively reasonable, with weekly rents of $600 for 3-bedroom houses, $510 for 2-bedroom houses, and $580 and $500 respectively for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments.

Taking into consideration factors such as the school's academic performance, the community's Chinese population ratio, and safety conditions, AU Guide gives an overall score of 90.80 points. As a private