Top 100 VIC Private
Beth Rivkah Ladies College
St Kilda East
, Melbourne
14 Balaclava Rd, St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
85.46
AU Guide Score
Top 6%
34
VCE Median Score
Top 10%
21.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 6%
66
VCE Students
Top 82%
Academic
73.8/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
5.7/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
0.9/5.0
Very 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.
St Kilda East Community & Property
Population
12,571
Total Population
5,550
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
5,123
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
26.8%
English
26.1%
Aust
10.9%
Irish
8.2%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.6M
House Median
+63.0%
10yr Growth
$600K
Unit Median
+15.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$765
3BR House
$630
2BR House
$800
3BR Unit
$600
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Beth Rivkah Ladies College is a private girls' school located in St Kilda East in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 500 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 34, with 21.50% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking in the top 50 Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide.
The school is situated in the desirable area of St Kilda East. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 12,571 people, including 333 Chinese residents, representing 2.60% of the population. The area features diverse ethnic composition, with the main groups being English (26.78%), Australian (26.11%), Irish (10.91%), Scottish (8.24%), and Polish (5.31%).
The area demonstrates excellent safety performance. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, St Kilda East has a crime rate of 5,123 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.75 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of property market, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.6 million and the median apartment price is approximately $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $760 and $630 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $800 and $600 per week respectively.
Taking into consideration factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive score of 77.70. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance.
The school is situated in the desirable area of St Kilda East. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 12,571 people, including 333 Chinese residents, representing 2.60% of the population. The area features diverse ethnic composition, with the main groups being English (26.78%), Australian (26.11%), Irish (10.91%), Scottish (8.24%), and Polish (5.31%).
The area demonstrates excellent safety performance. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, St Kilda East has a crime rate of 5,123 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.75 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of property market, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.6 million and the median apartment price is approximately $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $760 and $630 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $800 and $600 per week respectively.
Taking into consideration factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive score of 77.70. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Beth Rivkah Ladies College achieved a median VCE study score of 34 and 21.50% 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 85.46/100.
Beth Rivkah Ladies College is an independent school located in ST KILDA EAST. It is a girls-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 500 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.
Beth Rivkah Ladies College is located in ST KILDA EAST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 12,571. The population density is 5,550 per km². The main ancestries are: English (26.78%), Aust (26.11%), Irish (10.91%), Scottish (8.24%), Polish (5.31%).
Beth Rivkah Ladies College is located in ST KILDA EAST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ST KILDA EAST has a crime rate of 5,123 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Beth Rivkah Ladies College is located in ST KILDA EAST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.6M and the median unit price is $600K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $760/week, 2-bedroom house $630/week, 3-bedroom unit $800/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025