Top 50 VIC Private
Camberwell Grammar School
Canterbury
, Melbourne
55 Mont Albert Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
92.19
AU Guide Score
Top 7%
34
VCE Median Score
Top 10%
20.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 7%
322
VCE Students
Top 15%
Academic
73.2/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
9.7/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.3/5.0
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.
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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94.4
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93.7
Genazzano FCJ College
92.8
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92.7
Scotch College
92.5
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School Overview
About This School
Camberwell Grammar School is a private boys' school located in Canterbury, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median score of 34 and 20.30% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 50 Victorian private schools for academic achievement according to AU Guide.
The school is situated in the Canterbury area, which boasts an excellent community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 7,800, including 1,549 Chinese residents representing 19.90% of the population, forming a moderate-sized Chinese community with convenient living amenities. The main ethnic composition includes British (30.10%), Australian (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), and Scottish (10.76%) heritage.
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Canterbury has a crime rate of 2,885 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 in the area is approximately $4.2 million, while apartments have a median price of around $1.2 million. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $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 factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 92.80 points. As a private school, fees are high and popular schools typically require waiting lists of several years in advance, so it is recommended
The school is situated in the Canterbury area, which boasts an excellent community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 7,800, including 1,549 Chinese residents representing 19.90% of the population, forming a moderate-sized Chinese community with convenient living amenities. The main ethnic composition includes British (30.10%), Australian (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), and Scottish (10.76%) heritage.
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Canterbury has a crime rate of 2,885 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 in the area is approximately $4.2 million, while apartments have a median price of around $1.2 million. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $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 factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 92.80 points. As a private school, fees are high and popular schools typically require waiting lists of several years in advance, so it is recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Camberwell Grammar School achieved a median VCE study score of 34 and 20.30% 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 92.19/100.
Camberwell Grammar School is an independent school located in CANTERBURY. It is a boys-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1400 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 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 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 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