Top 50 VIC Private
Brighton Grammar School
Brighton
, Melbourne
90 Outer Cres, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
90.92
AU Guide Score
Top 8%
34
VCE Median Score
Top 10%
18.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 8%
294
VCE Students
Top 19%
Academic
72.8/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
9.1/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.1/5.0
Medium
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.
Brighton Community & Property
Population
23,252
Total Population
2,778
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
5,423
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
6.3%
Chinese
37.5%
English
27.6%
Aust
13.8%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
Property Prices
$3.3M
House Median
+76.0%
10yr Growth
$1.5M
Unit Median
+88.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$900
3BR House
$620
2BR House
$900
3BR Unit
$630
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Brighton Grammar School is a private boys' school located in Brighton, in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,500 students. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median score of 34 points and 18.60% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 50 Victorian private schools for academic performance in the AU Guide rankings.
The school is situated in Brighton, one of Melbourne's renowned affluent communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 23,252, with the main ethnic composition being English (37.45%), Australian (27.59%), Irish (13.81%), and Scottish (10.97%). The Chinese population represents 6.30%, which is relatively low.
From a safety perspective, Brighton is one of Victoria's safest areas. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 5,423 per 100,000 people, only 0.80 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average.
Property prices in the area are quite high. According to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $3.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.5 million. For rentals, 3-bedroom houses rent for approximately $900 per week, 2-bedroom houses around $620, 3-bedroom apartments around $900 per week, and 2-bedroom apartments about $630.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population ratio, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 89.00 points. As a popular private school, applications typically need to be submitted several years in advance, and parents who are interested are advised to contact the school early.
The school is situated in Brighton, one of Melbourne's renowned affluent communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 23,252, with the main ethnic composition being English (37.45%), Australian (27.59%), Irish (13.81%), and Scottish (10.97%). The Chinese population represents 6.30%, which is relatively low.
From a safety perspective, Brighton is one of Victoria's safest areas. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 5,423 per 100,000 people, only 0.80 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average.
Property prices in the area are quite high. According to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $3.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.5 million. For rentals, 3-bedroom houses rent for approximately $900 per week, 2-bedroom houses around $620, 3-bedroom apartments around $900 per week, and 2-bedroom apartments about $630.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population ratio, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 89.00 points. As a popular private school, applications typically need to be submitted several years in advance, and parents who are interested are advised to contact the school early.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Brighton Grammar School achieved a median VCE study score of 34 and 18.60% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 50 Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 90.92/100.
Brighton Grammar School is an independent school located in BRIGHTON. It is a boys-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1500 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.
Brighton Grammar School is located in BRIGHTON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 23,252. The population density is 2,778 per km². The main ancestries are: English (37.45%), Aust (27.59%), Irish (13.81%), Scottish (10.97%), Chinese (6.34%).
Brighton Grammar School is located in BRIGHTON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BRIGHTON has a crime rate of 5,423 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.
Brighton Grammar School is located in BRIGHTON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $3.3M and the median unit price is $1.5M. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $900/week, 2-bedroom house $620/week, 3-bedroom unit $900/week, 2-bedroom unit $630/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025