Top 20 VIC Private
Fintona Girls' School
Balwyn
, Melbourne
79 Balwyn Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
93.68
AU Guide Score
Top 3%
35
VCE Median Score
Top 5%
26.8%
40+ Score Rate
Top 2%
109
VCE Students
Top 67%
Academic
77.0/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
10.0/10.0
Excellent
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
1.6/5.0
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.
Balwyn Community & Property
Population
13,495
Total Population
3,078
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,661
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
34.4%
Chinese
21.1%
English
16.8%
Aust
8.5%
Irish
6.6%
Scottish
Property Prices
$3.1M
House Median
+61.0%
10yr Growth
$696K
Unit Median
+40.0%
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
Fintona Girls' School is a private girls' school located in Balwyn, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 500 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a VCE median score of 35, with 26.80% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking 12th in AU Guide's Victorian private school academic rankings.
The school is situated in Balwyn, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 13,495, with 4,640 Chinese residents representing 34.40% of the population. The main ethnic composition includes Chinese (34.38%), British (21.12%), Australian (16.84%), Irish (8.46%), and Scottish (6.64%).
Balwyn enjoys excellent community safety, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a local crime rate of 4,661 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.68 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, Data Vic's Q1 2025 data indicates the area's median house price is approximately $3.1 million, with apartments at around $700,000. For rentals, both 3-bedroom houses and apartments average about $820 per week.
Considering academic performance, Chinese population ratio, and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive score of 94.30. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
The school is situated in Balwyn, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 13,495, with 4,640 Chinese residents representing 34.40% of the population. The main ethnic composition includes Chinese (34.38%), British (21.12%), Australian (16.84%), Irish (8.46%), and Scottish (6.64%).
Balwyn enjoys excellent community safety, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a local crime rate of 4,661 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.68 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, Data Vic's Q1 2025 data indicates the area's median house price is approximately $3.1 million, with apartments at around $700,000. For rentals, both 3-bedroom houses and apartments average about $820 per week.
Considering academic performance, Chinese population ratio, and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive score of 94.30. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Fintona Girls' School achieved a median VCE study score of 35 and 26.80% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #20 among Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 93.68/100.
Fintona Girls' School is an independent school located in BALWYN. It is a girls-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 500 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.
Fintona Girls' School is located in BALWYN. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 13,495. The population density is 3,078 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (34.38%), English (21.12%), Aust (16.84%), Irish (8.46%), Scottish (6.64%).
Fintona Girls' School is located in BALWYN. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BALWYN has a crime rate of 4,661 per 100,000 population, which is 0.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Fintona Girls' School is located in BALWYN. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $3.1M and the median unit price is $696K. 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