Whittlesea Secondary College

Whittlesea Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Whittlesea, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 700 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated catchment areas, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 23, with 0.50% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. The school is situated in the Whittlesea area, which has a positive community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,117, including 41 Chinese residents, representing 0.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (41.18%), British (40.54%), Irish (11.51%), Scottish (10.28%), and Italian (9.17%).

In terms of safety, Whittlesea performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 3,760 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.55 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 median house price in Whittlesea is approximately $800,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $520 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $510 and $450 per week respectively.

Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 18.10.