Balcombe Grammar School

Balcombe Grammar School is a private co-educational school located in Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,000 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 31, with 9.60% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools academically according to AU Guide. After considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 69.60.

The school is situated in Mount Martha, an area with an excellent community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 19,846, including 172 Chinese residents, representing 0.90% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups are British (47.58%), Australian (35.93%), Irish (13.58%), Scottish (13.29%), and Italian (4.84%). In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mount Martha has a crime rate of 2,016 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.30 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.5 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $500 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $580 and $500 per week respectively. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance, so it's recommended to contact the school early to understand the application process.