Western Port Secondary College

Western Port Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 700 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a school zone system, and the specific catchment area can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 26, with 1.80% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given it an overall rating of 26.20.

In terms of demographic composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Hastings area has a total population of 10,369, with 82 Chinese residents representing just 0.80% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese demographic. The area's main ethnic groups consist of English (44.38%), Australian (41.49%), Scottish (10.15%), Irish (10.08%), and German (3.91%) ancestry.

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hastings has a crime rate of 12,480 per 100,000 people, which is 1.83 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average, and parents are advised to research the specific circumstances.

For housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $500 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments both rent for approximately $580 and $500 per week respectively.