Top 100 VIC Private
Girton Grammar School
Bendigo
, Melbourne
83-119 MacKenzie St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
87.33
AU Guide Score
Top 11%
33
VCE Median Score
Top 14%
16.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 10%
199
VCE Students
Top 39%
Academic
70.4/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
8.9/10.0
Strong
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.
Bendigo Community & Property
Population
5,652
Total Population
1,027
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Crime Area
Safety Rating
48,514
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
42.3%
English
35.5%
Aust
16.8%
Irish
13.2%
Scottish
Property Prices
$598K
House Median
+65.0%
10yr Growth
$536K
Unit Median
+55.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$475
3BR House
$420
2BR House
$450
3BR Unit
$400
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Girton Grammar School is a co-educational private school located in Bendigo, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,100 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median ATAR score of 33, with 16.10% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide.
As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process. Based on AU Guide's comprehensive assessment considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, the school receives an overall rating of 82.90.
The school is located in the Bendigo area, which according to 2021 ABS census data has a total population of 5,652, including 119 Chinese residents representing 2.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (42.27%), Australian (35.46%), Irish (16.84%), Scottish (13.18%), and German (4.87%) residents.
It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bendigo has a crime rate of 48,514 per 100,000 people, which is 7.12 times the Victorian average (6,810), classifying it as a high-crime area. Parents are advised to carefully consider this factor when making their choice. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000 AUD, with apartments at around $500,000 AUD, making rental costs relatively moderate.
As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process. Based on AU Guide's comprehensive assessment considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, the school receives an overall rating of 82.90.
The school is located in the Bendigo area, which according to 2021 ABS census data has a total population of 5,652, including 119 Chinese residents representing 2.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (42.27%), Australian (35.46%), Irish (16.84%), Scottish (13.18%), and German (4.87%) residents.
It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bendigo has a crime rate of 48,514 per 100,000 people, which is 7.12 times the Victorian average (6,810), classifying it as a high-crime area. Parents are advised to carefully consider this factor when making their choice. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000 AUD, with apartments at around $500,000 AUD, making rental costs relatively moderate.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Girton Grammar School achieved a median VCE study score of 33 and 16.10% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 87.33/100.
Girton Grammar School is an independent school located in BENDIGO. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1100 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.
Girton Grammar School is located in BENDIGO. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,652. The population density is 1,027 per km². The main ancestries are: English (42.27%), Aust (35.46%), Irish (16.84%), Scottish (13.18%), German (4.87%).
Girton Grammar School is located in BENDIGO. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BENDIGO has a crime rate of 48,514 per 100,000 population, which is 7.1x the Victorian average (6,810). This is a high crime area. Please exercise caution.
Girton Grammar School is located in BENDIGO. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $597K and the median unit price is $536K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $420/week, 3-bedroom unit $450/week, 2-bedroom unit $400/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025