Alphington Grammar School

Alphington Grammar School is a private co-educational school located in Alphington, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 600 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median score is 31, with 15.70% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide rankings.

The school is situated in Alphington, which has a total population of 5,702 residents. The area has 358 Chinese residents, representing 6.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include British (33.08%), Australian (29.48%), Irish (14.87%), Scottish (12.49%), and Italian (9.89%). From a safety perspective, according to Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025, Alphington has a crime rate of 7,366 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.08 times the Victorian average, indicating moderate safety levels.

Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2 million AUD, while the median apartment price is around $800,000 AUD. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $660 and $600 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $530 per week respectively.

Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 80.40. As a private school, fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.