Excellent 95.39
Top 20 VIC Private
Private School Co-educational Prep-12

Caulfield Grammar School

St Kilda East , Melbourne
217 Glen Eira Rd, St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
95.39
AU Guide Score
Top 4%
35
VCE Median Score
Top 5%
22.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 5%
466
VCE Students
Top 3%
Academic 76.0/80.0 Excellent
Uni Focus 9.6/10.0 Very Strong
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 4.8/5.0 Large
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

School Overview

About This School
Caulfield Grammar School is a private co-educational school located in St Kilda East in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 3,400 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school achieved a median score of 35, with 22.60% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking 20th among Victorian private schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.

The school is situated in the excellent and safe community of St Kilda East. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 12,571, including 333 Chinese residents representing 2.60% of the population. The main ethnic groups are English (26.78%), Australian (26.11%), Irish (10.91%), Scottish (8.24%), and Polish (5.31%). 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.

Regarding property prices, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the median house price in the area is approximately $1.6 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $760 and $630 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $800 and $600 per week respectively.

Taking into consideration factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 91.00. As a private school, fees are high, and popular schools typically require waiting lists of several years, so families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Caulfield Grammar School achieved a median VCE study score of 35 and 22.60% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #14 among Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 95.39/100.
Caulfield Grammar School is an independent school located in ST KILDA EAST. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 3400 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.
Caulfield Grammar School 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%).
Caulfield Grammar School 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.
Caulfield Grammar School 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