Western Heights Secondary College

Western Heights Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Hamlyn Heights in the Greater Geelong area, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone boundaries available for confirmation through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 25, with 1.20% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including the proportion of Chinese residents and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 23.30.

The school is situated in the well-regarded Hamlyn Heights community. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,518 people, with 57 Chinese residents representing 0.90% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic composition includes English (35.01%), Australian (34.31%), Irish (14.04%), Scottish (11.05%), and Italian (7.32%).

In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hamlyn Heights has a crime rate of 3,207 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.47 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 $800,000, with apartments at approximately $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 and $430 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $500 and $430 per week respectively.