Top 50 VIC Private
Firbank Grammar School
Brighton
, Melbourne
51 Outer Cres, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
92.52
AU Guide Score
Top 6%
34
VCE Median Score
Top 10%
23.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 4%
232
VCE Students
Top 30%
Academic
74.4/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
9.6/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.5/5.0
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
Firbank Grammar School is a private girls' school located in Brighton, southeast Melbourne, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,000 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median score of 34 points and 23.00% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 50 in AU Guide's Victorian private school academic rankings.
Brighton is a safe and liveable community. According to the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 23,252, including 1,475 Chinese residents representing 6.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups are British (37.45%), Australian (27.59%), Irish (13.81%), Scottish (10.97%), and Chinese (6.34%). In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Brighton has a crime rate of 5,423 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.80 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
The local real estate market commands high prices. According to Data Vic's first quarter 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 and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $900 and $620 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $900 and $630 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 90.70. As a private school, Firbank Grammar School has high tuition fees, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance.
Brighton is a safe and liveable community. According to the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 23,252, including 1,475 Chinese residents representing 6.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups are British (37.45%), Australian (27.59%), Irish (13.81%), Scottish (10.97%), and Chinese (6.34%). In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Brighton has a crime rate of 5,423 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.80 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
The local real estate market commands high prices. According to Data Vic's first quarter 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 and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $900 and $620 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $900 and $630 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 90.70. As a private school, Firbank Grammar School has high tuition fees, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Firbank Grammar School achieved a median VCE study score of 34 and 23.00% 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 92.52/100.
Firbank Grammar School is an independent school located in BRIGHTON. It is a girls-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1000 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.
Firbank 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%).
Firbank 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.
Firbank 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