Excellent 92.76
Top 50 VIC Private
Catholic School Girls Only Prep-12

Genazzano FCJ College

Kew , Melbourne
301 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
92.76
AU Guide Score
Top 5%
35
VCE Median Score
Top 5%
20.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 7%
197
VCE Students
Top 40%
Academic 75.0/80.0 Excellent
Uni Focus 9.8/10.0 Excellent
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 3.0/5.0 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.

Kew Community & Property

Population
24,499 Total Population
2,337 Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe Safety Rating
5,563 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
16.2% Chinese
29.1% English
23.8% Aust
13.2% Irish
9.9% Scottish
Property Prices
$2.7M House Median
+44.0% 10yr Growth
$828K Unit Median
+27.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$820 3BR House
$650 2BR House
$820 3BR Unit
$595 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Genazzano FCJ College is a private girls' school located in Kew, Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 700 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median study score of 35 and 20.40% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 50 Victorian private schools academically according to AU Guide.

The school is situated in the desirable area of Kew. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the suburb has a total population of 24,499 residents, including 3,974 Chinese residents comprising 16.20% of the population, representing a moderate-sized Chinese community with convenient living amenities. The area features diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of English ancestry (29.09%), Australian ancestry (23.83%), Chinese ancestry (16.22%), Irish ancestry (13.21%), and Scottish ancestry (9.85%).

From a community safety perspective, September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data shows Kew has a crime rate of 5,563 per 100,000 residents, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area. Regarding the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data indicates the suburb's median house price is approximately $2.7 million and median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $820 for 3-bedroom houses and $650 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 respectively.

Considering various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide awards this school a comprehensive score of 92.50. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require queuing several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Genazzano FCJ College achieved a median VCE study score of 35 and 20.40% 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 92.76/100.
Genazzano FCJ College is an independent school located in KEW. It is a girls-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 700 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.
Genazzano FCJ College is located in KEW. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 24,499. The population density is 2,337 per km². The main ancestries are: English (29.09%), Aust (23.83%), Chinese (16.22%), Irish (13.21%), Scottish (9.85%).
Genazzano FCJ College is located in KEW. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), KEW has a crime rate of 5,563 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Genazzano FCJ College is located in KEW. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.7M and the median unit price is $828K. 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