Good 75.12
Top 100 VIC Private
Catholic School Girls Only Year 7-12

Ave Maria College

Aberfeldie , Melbourne
14/22 Vida St, Aberfeldie VIC 3040, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
75.12
AU Guide Score
Top 24%
31
VCE Median Score
Top 28%
8.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 25%
150
VCE Students
Top 54%
Academic 58.5/80.0 Good
Uni Focus 9.4/10.0 Very Strong
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 2.3/5.0 Small
Senior Secondary Completion and Achievement data source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The VCAA is not associated with the AU Guide and does not endorse any of the views or recommendations of the AU Guide. The VCAA's assessment data for a given year cannot be used to predict results for schools or students in subsequent years. Each year's assessment results will vary due to different assessments being used and different populations of students participating in the assessment.

Aberfeldie Community & Property

Population
3,925 Total Population
2,530 Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe Safety Rating
3,618 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
26.2% Aust
24.5% English
18.7% Italian
12.2% Irish
Property Prices
$2.0M House Median
+87.0% 10yr Growth
$810K Unit Median
+29.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$663 3BR House
$600 2BR House
$670 3BR Unit
$520 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Ave Maria College is a private girls' school located in Aberfeldie, an inner suburb of Melbourne. The school offers education for Years 7-12 and has approximately 800 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 31, with 8.30% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance in AU Guide's rankings.

The school is situated in Aberfeldie, which has a relatively diverse population. According to 2021 ABS census data, the suburb has a total population of 3,925 people, including 143 Chinese residents representing 3.60% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (26.19%), English (24.51%), Italian (18.73%), Irish (12.18%), and Scottish (8.23%).

From a safety perspective, Aberfeldie is a very secure area. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the suburb's crime rate is 3,618 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.53 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average. Regarding the real estate market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the median house price is approximately $2 million, with apartments at around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $660 for 3-bedroom houses and $600 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom apartments rent for about $670 per week and 2-bedroom apartments for $520 per week.

As a private school, Ave Maria College has high tuition fees, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. It's recommended that interested families contact the school early to understand the application process. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide provides
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Ave Maria College achieved a median VCE study score of 31 and 8.30% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 75.12/100.
Ave Maria College is an independent school located in ABERFELDIE. It is a girls-only school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 800 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
Ave Maria College is located in ABERFELDIE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 3,925. The population density is 2,530 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (26.19%), English (24.51%), Italian (18.73%), Irish (12.18%), Scottish (8.23%).
Ave Maria College is located in ABERFELDIE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ABERFELDIE has a crime rate of 3,618 per 100,000 population, which is 0.5x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Ave Maria College is located in ABERFELDIE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.0M and the median unit price is $810K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $660/week, 2-bedroom house $600/week, 3-bedroom unit $670/week, 2-bedroom unit $520/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025