Top 50 VIC Private
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Doreen
, Melbourne
Ivanhoe Grammar School - Plenty Valley Campus, 730 Bridge Inn Rd, Doreen VIC 3754, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
89.06
AU Guide Score
Top 7%
34
VCE Median Score
Top 10%
21.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 6%
116
VCE Students
Top 64%
Academic
73.7/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
8.6/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
1.8/5.0
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.
Doreen Community & Property
Population
27,122
Total Population
841
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
2,703
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
35.7%
Aust
33.0%
English
10.1%
Irish
9.6%
Italian
Property Prices
$771K
House Median
+75.0%
10yr Growth
$575K
Unit Median
+157.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$595
3BR House
$550
2BR House
$660
3BR Unit
$575
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Ivanhoe Grammar School is a private co-educational school located in Mernda, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and currently has approximately 2,400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median ATAR is 34, with 21.00% of students achieving an ATAR of 40 or above. The school ranks in the top 50 among Victorian private schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.
The school is situated in Mernda, an area with an excellent environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 23,369, including 693 Chinese residents, representing 3.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (22.92%), British (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), and Irish (5.73%).
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mernda's crime rate is 4,887 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.72 times the Victorian average (6,810). This rate is significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.
Regarding property, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $520 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 per week respectively.
Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall score of 84.60. As a private school, fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised
The school is situated in Mernda, an area with an excellent environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 23,369, including 693 Chinese residents, representing 3.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (22.92%), British (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), and Irish (5.73%).
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mernda's crime rate is 4,887 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.72 times the Victorian average (6,810). This rate is significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.
Regarding property, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $520 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 per week respectively.
Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall score of 84.60. As a private school, fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Ivanhoe Grammar School achieved a median VCE study score of 34 and 21.00% 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 89.06/100.
Ivanhoe Grammar School is an independent school located in DOREEN. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 2400 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.
Ivanhoe Grammar School is located in MERNDA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 23,369. The population density is 981 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (22.92%), English (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), Irish (5.73%).
Ivanhoe Grammar School is located in MERNDA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MERNDA has a crime rate of 4,887 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.
Ivanhoe Grammar School is located in MERNDA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $730K and the median unit price is $400K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $520/week, 2-bedroom house $460/week, 3-bedroom unit $510/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025