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Excellent 96.04
#9 VIC Private
Private School Co-educational Prep-12

Huntingtower School

Mount Waverley , Melbourne
77 Waimarie Dr, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
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VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
96.04
AU Guide Score
Top 2%
36
VCE Median Score
Top 3%
27.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 2%
187
VCE Students
Top 43%
Academic 78.3/80.0 Excellent
Uni Focus 9.9/10.0 Excellent
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 2.9/5.0 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.

Mount Waverley Community & Property

Population
35,340 Total Population
2,327 Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe Safety Rating
4,714 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
26.7% Chinese
18.4% English
15.6% Aust
7.7% Indian
6.4% Greek
Property Prices
$1.6M House Median
+70.0% 10yr Growth
$1.1M Unit Median
+50.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$640 3BR House
$550 2BR House
$678 3BR Unit
$600 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Huntingtower School is a prestigious private coeducational school located in Mount Waverley in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers a complete educational program from prep to Year 12 and currently enrolls approximately 800 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates exceptional academic performance with a median study score of 36 points and 27.70% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks 6th in AU Guide's academic rankings for Victorian private schools.

The school is situated in Mount Waverley, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 35,340, including 9,426 Chinese residents, representing 26.70% of the population. The community features diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of Chinese (26.67%), British (18.38%), Australian (15.59%), Indian (7.68%), and Greek (6.43%) backgrounds.

The area maintains excellent public safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mount Waverley's crime rate is 4,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.69 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1.6 million, while the median unit price is around $1.1 million. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $640 and $550 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units rent for approximately $680 and $600 per week respectively.

Considering factors such as academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide awards this school a comprehensive rating of 95.90 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Huntingtower School achieved a median VCE study score of 36 and 27.70% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #9 among Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 96.04/100.
Huntingtower School is an independent school located in MOUNT WAVERLEY. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 800 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.
Huntingtower School is located in MOUNT WAVERLEY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 35,340. The population density is 2,327 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (26.67%), English (18.38%), Aust (15.59%), Indian (7.68%), Greek (6.43%).
Huntingtower School is located in MOUNT WAVERLEY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MOUNT WAVERLEY has a crime rate of 4,714 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.
Huntingtower School is located in MOUNT WAVERLEY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.6M and the median unit price is $1.1M. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $640/week, 2-bedroom house $550/week, 3-bedroom unit $680/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025