Yesodei HaTorah College

Yesodei HaTorah College is a private boys' school located in Ormond, in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 100 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median ATAR score of 34, with 17.10% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking in the top 50 of Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide.

The school is situated in Ormond, an area with an excellent environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the suburb has a total population of 8,328, including 902 Chinese residents representing 10.80% of the population, indicating a moderately-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include British (24.51%), Australian (22.76%), Chinese (10.83%), Irish (9.45%), and Scottish (7.39%).

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ormond has a crime rate of 3,254 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.48 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.8 million, with apartments at around $600,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom houses average $760 per week, 2-bedroom houses around $630, while apartment rents are relatively high.

Taking into consideration factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive rating of 69.00 points. As a private school, tuition fees are high and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.