Very Good 89.56
Top 50 VIC Private
Private School Girls Only Prep-12

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School

Essendon , Melbourne
17 Leslie Rd, Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
89.56
AU Guide Score
Top 8%
34
VCE Median Score
Top 10%
18.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 9%
126
VCE Students
Top 62%
Academic 72.6/80.0 Excellent
Uni Focus 10.0/10.0 Excellent
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 1.9/5.0 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.

Essendon Community & Property

Population
21,240 Total Population
3,449 Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe Safety Rating
5,551 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
26.6% English
23.7% Aust
16.3% Italian
13.6% Irish
Property Prices
$1.5M House Median
+85.0% 10yr Growth
$575K Unit Median
+15.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$663 3BR House
$600 2BR House
$670 3BR Unit
$520 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is a private girls' school located in Essendon, an inner Melbourne suburb, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 900 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 34, with 18.50% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking within the top 50 Victorian private schools for academic performance in AU Guide's rankings. Taking all factors into consideration, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 87.80 points.

The Essendon area offers a good community environment and safe conditions. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 21,240, with 930 Chinese residents representing 4.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include British (26.60%), Australian (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), and Scottish (8.24%). In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Essendon's crime rate is 5,551 per 100,000 people, only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area.

Regarding living costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.5 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. For rentals, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $660 and $600 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $670 and $520 per week respectively. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require waiting lists of several years, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School achieved a median VCE study score of 34 and 18.50% 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 89.56/100.
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is an independent school located in ESSENDON. It is a girls-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 900 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.
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is located in ESSENDON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 21,240. The population density is 3,449 per km². The main ancestries are: English (26.60%), Aust (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), Scottish (8.24%).
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is located in ESSENDON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ESSENDON has a crime rate of 5,551 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is located in ESSENDON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.5M and the median unit price is $575K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $660/week, 2-bedroom house $600/week, 3-bedroom unit $670/week, 2-bedroom unit $520/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025