Excellent 95.02
Top 20 VIC Private
Private School Co-educational Prep-12

Bialik College

Hawthorn , Melbourne
429 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
95.02
AU Guide Score
Top 2%
36
VCE Median Score
Top 3%
24.8%
40+ Score Rate
Top 3%
174
VCE Students
Top 46%
Academic 77.8/80.0 Excellent
Uni Focus 9.5/10.0 Very Strong
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 2.7/5.0 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.

Hawthorn Community & Property

Population
22,322 Total Population
3,798 Density/km²
Area Safety
Average Safety Rating
6,953 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
9.2% Chinese
34.3% English
26.7% Aust
14.4% Irish
12.5% Scottish
Property Prices
$2.4M House Median
+81.0% 10yr Growth
$600K Unit Median
+5.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$820 3BR House
$650 2BR House
$820 3BR Unit
$595 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Bialik College is a co-educational private school located in Hawthorn, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering complete education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 900 students currently enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median score of 36, and 24.80% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks 9th in the AU Guide Victorian private school academic rankings.

As a private school, Bialik College has high tuition fees, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process. The school is located in Hawthorn, which according to 2021 ABS census data has a total population of 22,322, including 2,050 Chinese residents representing 9.20% of the population—a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (34.26%), Australian (26.71%), Irish (14.35%), Scottish (12.51%), and Chinese (9.18%) heritage.

In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hawthorn's crime rate is 6,953 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.02 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating safety levels close to the state average. Regarding property prices, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $2.4 million, with apartments at approximately $600,000. For rentals, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $820 and $650 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively. Taking into consideration the Chinese population proportion, community safety
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Bialik College achieved a median VCE study score of 36 and 24.80% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #16 among Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 95.02/100.
Bialik College is an independent school located in HAWTHORN. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 900 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.
Bialik College is located in HAWTHORN. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 22,322. The population density is 3,798 per km². The main ancestries are: English (34.26%), Aust (26.71%), Irish (14.35%), Scottish (12.51%), Chinese (9.18%).
Bialik College is located in HAWTHORN. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), HAWTHORN has a crime rate of 6,953 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Bialik College is located in HAWTHORN. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.4M and the median unit price is $600K. 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