St Francis Catholic College

St Francis Catholic College is a private co-educational school located in Melton West, serving students in Years 7-12 with approximately 1,600 current enrollments. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 27, with 4.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 47.50 points.

The Melton area where the school is located has a total population of 7,953 people according to 2021 ABS census data, including 148 Chinese residents representing 1.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include Australian (28.96%), British (28.77%), Irish (7.87%), Scottish (6.73%), and Maltese (5.17%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Melton area has a crime rate of 20,345 per 100,000 people, which is 2.99 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to conduct on-site visits before making their decision.

In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $460 and $420 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $440 and $410 per week respectively. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular private schools typically require applications several years in advance, so interested parents are advised to apply early.