#8 VIC Private
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Canterbury
, Melbourne
2 Torrington St, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
96.06
AU Guide Score
Top 2%
36
VCE Median Score
Top 3%
27.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 2%
191
VCE Students
Top 42%
Academic
78.2/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
9.9/10.0
Excellent
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
2.9/5.0
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.
Canterbury Community & Property
Population
7,800
Total Population
2,480
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
2,885
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
19.9%
Chinese
30.1%
English
26.2%
Aust
11.8%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
Property Prices
$4.2M
House Median
+53.0%
10yr Growth
$1.2M
Unit Median
-2.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$820
3BR House
$650
2BR House
$820
3BR Unit
$595
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is a private girls' school located in Canterbury in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 800 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median study score of 36 and 27.50% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking 7th among Victorian private schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.
The school is situated in the highly desirable Canterbury area. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the suburb has a total population of 7,800 residents, including 1,549 Chinese residents representing 19.90% of the population, forming a moderate-sized Chinese community. The main ethnic groups include English (30.10%), Australian (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), and Scottish (10.76%), creating a rich multicultural environment with excellent amenities.
The area maintains excellent safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Canterbury's crime rate stands at 2,885 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it a very safe locality. In terms of property, Data Vic's Q1 2025 figures show the median house price at approximately $4.2 million and apartments at around $1.2 million. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses average $820 and $650 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide awards the school an overall score of 95.50. As a popular private school, the
The school is situated in the highly desirable Canterbury area. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the suburb has a total population of 7,800 residents, including 1,549 Chinese residents representing 19.90% of the population, forming a moderate-sized Chinese community. The main ethnic groups include English (30.10%), Australian (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), and Scottish (10.76%), creating a rich multicultural environment with excellent amenities.
The area maintains excellent safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Canterbury's crime rate stands at 2,885 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it a very safe locality. In terms of property, Data Vic's Q1 2025 figures show the median house price at approximately $4.2 million and apartments at around $1.2 million. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses average $820 and $650 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide awards the school an overall score of 95.50. As a popular private school, the
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Camberwell Girls Grammar School achieved a median VCE study score of 36 and 27.50% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #8 among Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 96.06/100.
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent school located in CANTERBURY. It is a girls-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 800 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.
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is located in CANTERBURY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 7,800. The population density is 2,480 per km². The main ancestries are: English (30.10%), Aust (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), Scottish (10.76%).
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is located in CANTERBURY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), CANTERBURY has a crime rate of 2,885 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.
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is located in CANTERBURY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $4.2M and the median unit price is $1.2M. 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