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Melbourne School Catchment Zones — Check Your Address

Find your Melbourne state school catchment by entering your address. This page lists 12 of Melbourne's most-searched catchments, plus an interactive map covering the full metro area.

Secondary schools

  1. Glen Waverley Secondary College — Glen Waverley
    Academic 76/100
  2. Balwyn High School — Balwyn North
    Academic 75/100
  3. Vermont Secondary College — Vermont
    Academic 71/100
  4. Box Hill High School — Box Hill
    Academic 72/100
  5. Brentwood Secondary College — Glen Waverley
    Academic 69/100
  6. Viewbank College — Viewbank
    Academic 70/100
  7. Northcote High School — Northcote
    Academic 68/100
  8. Albert Park College — Albert Park
    Academic 66/100
  9. Koonung Secondary College — Mont Albert North
    Academic 68/100

Primary schools

  1. Serpell Primary School — Templestowe
    Academic 89/100
  2. Canterbury Primary School — Canterbury
    Academic 84/100
  3. South Melbourne Primary School — Southbank
    Academic 83/100

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my Melbourne school catchment by address?

Enter your home address in the catchment finder. SchoolRank cross-references the address against the Victorian Department of Education's designated neighbourhood-zone data (findmyschool.vic.gov.au) to show your zoned government primary and high schools, plus the catchment outline on an interactive map.

Do all Melbourne schools have catchment zones?

No. Victorian state schools have designated neighbourhood-school zones — students living inside the zone have guaranteed enrolment. Non-state schools (Catholic, Independent) do not operate by catchment. Victoria's four select-entry government schools (Melbourne High, MacRobertson Girls', Suzanne Cory, Nossal) accept students by state-wide entrance exam and don't have catchments.

Can I enrol in a Melbourne school outside my catchment?

Yes, but it's not guaranteed. Out-of-zone applications are accepted only when capacity allows. Popular zones (Balwyn HS, Glen Waverley SC, McKinnon SC, Box Hill HS, Vermont SC) typically sit at capacity and rarely take out-of-zone enrolments. Apply directly through the school under the Victorian DET out-of-zone process.

How accurate is the Melbourne catchment data?

Boundaries are sourced from the Victorian Department of Education's findmyschool.vic.gov.au dataset and updated when DET republishes zones. Confirm with the school directly before making a property decision — zone changes are infrequent but do occur.

Do catchment zones affect Melbourne house prices?

Properties in popular zones (Balwyn, Glen Waverley, McKinnon, Box Hill, Vermont, Canterbury) routinely sell at a 15–30% premium over comparable out-of-zone property.

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