#6 VIC Public
Balwyn High School
Balwyn North
, Melbourne
Buchanan Ave, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
90.43
AU Guide Score
Top 10%
33
VCE Median Score
Top 14%
19.2%
40+ Score Rate
Top 8%
622
VCE Students
Top 1%
Academic
71.4/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
9.1/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.9/5.0
Large
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.
Balwyn North Community & Property
Population
21,302
Total Population
2,343
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
2,868
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
32.0%
Chinese
18.2%
English
14.4%
Aust
9.1%
Italian
8.1%
Greek
Property Prices
$2.3M
House Median
+59.0%
10yr Growth
$1.3M
Unit Median
+50.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$820
3BR House
$650
2BR House
$820
3BR Unit
$595
2BR Unit
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95.7
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94.4
Fintona Girls' School
93.7
Genazzano FCJ College
92.8
Korowa Anglican Girls' School
92.7
Scotch College
92.5
Camberwell Grammar School
92.2
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Sacre Coeur
89.6
School Overview
About This School
Balwyn High School is a public coeducational school located in Balwyn North in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 2,200 students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and specific catchment area information can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, Balwyn High School demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median study score of 33 points, and 19.20% of students achieving scores above 40. In the AU Guide academic rankings, the school ranks 6th among Victorian public schools, and when considering multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide awards it a comprehensive score of 91.50 points.
The school is situated in Balwyn North, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 21,302, with 6,810 Chinese residents comprising 32.00% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (31.97%), British (18.17%), Australian (14.37%), Italian (9.09%), and Greek (8.09%).
The area enjoys excellent safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Balwyn North has a crime rate of 2,868 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 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 is approximately $2.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.3 million. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $820 for 3-bedroom houses, $650 for 2-bedroom houses, $820 for 3-bedroom apartments, and $600 for 2-bedroom apartments.
According to 2025 VCAA data, Balwyn High School demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median study score of 33 points, and 19.20% of students achieving scores above 40. In the AU Guide academic rankings, the school ranks 6th among Victorian public schools, and when considering multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide awards it a comprehensive score of 91.50 points.
The school is situated in Balwyn North, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 21,302, with 6,810 Chinese residents comprising 32.00% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (31.97%), British (18.17%), Australian (14.37%), Italian (9.09%), and Greek (8.09%).
The area enjoys excellent safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Balwyn North has a crime rate of 2,868 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 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 is approximately $2.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.3 million. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $820 for 3-bedroom houses, $650 for 2-bedroom houses, $820 for 3-bedroom apartments, and $600 for 2-bedroom apartments.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Balwyn High School achieved a median VCE study score of 33 and 19.20% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #6 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 90.43/100.
Balwyn High School is a government school located in BALWYN NORTH. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 2200 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Balwyn High School is located in BALWYN NORTH. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 21,302. The population density is 2,343 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (31.97%), English (18.17%), Aust (14.37%), Italian (9.09%), Greek (8.09%).
Balwyn High School is located in BALWYN NORTH. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BALWYN NORTH has a crime rate of 2,868 per 100,000 population, which is 0.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Balwyn High School is located in BALWYN NORTH. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.3M and the median unit price is $1.3M. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $820/week, 2-bedroom house $650/week, 3-bedroom unit $820/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025