#9 VIC Public
Melbourne Girls College
Richmond
, Melbourne
55 Yarra Blvd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
85.21
AU Guide Score
Top 15%
32
VCE Median Score
Top 20%
12.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 15%
388
VCE Students
Top 9%
Academic
66.1/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
9.6/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.5/5.0
Medium
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.
Richmond Community & Property
Population
28,587
Total Population
6,452
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
13,461
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
7.3%
Chinese
32.7%
English
25.0%
Aust
14.2%
Irish
10.7%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.4M
House Median
+45.0%
10yr Growth
$550K
Unit Median
+6.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$1,000
3BR House
$750
2BR House
$1,000
3BR Unit
$700
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Melbourne Girls College is a public girls' school located in Richmond, inner Melbourne, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 1,500 students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates strong academic performance with a median score of 32 and 12.10% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks 11th among Victorian public schools in AU Guide's academic rankings, and receives an overall AU Guide rating of 85.90 points after considering multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety.
The school's location in Richmond, based on 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 28,587 people, including 2,086 Chinese residents representing 7.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic composition includes: British 32.71%, Australian 24.95%, Irish 14.20%, Scottish 10.65%, and Chinese 7.30%.
Regarding community safety, September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data shows Richmond's crime rate at 13,461 per 100,000 people, which is 1.98 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly above the state average, so parents are advised to understand the specific circumstances. For the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $1.4 million and median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $1,000 for 3-bedroom houses, $750 for 2-bedroom houses, $1,000 for 3-bedroom apartments, and $700 for 2-bedroom apartments.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates strong academic performance with a median score of 32 and 12.10% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks 11th among Victorian public schools in AU Guide's academic rankings, and receives an overall AU Guide rating of 85.90 points after considering multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety.
The school's location in Richmond, based on 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 28,587 people, including 2,086 Chinese residents representing 7.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic composition includes: British 32.71%, Australian 24.95%, Irish 14.20%, Scottish 10.65%, and Chinese 7.30%.
Regarding community safety, September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data shows Richmond's crime rate at 13,461 per 100,000 people, which is 1.98 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly above the state average, so parents are advised to understand the specific circumstances. For the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $1.4 million and median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $1,000 for 3-bedroom houses, $750 for 2-bedroom houses, $1,000 for 3-bedroom apartments, and $700 for 2-bedroom apartments.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Melbourne Girls College achieved a median VCE study score of 32 and 12.10% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #9 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 85.21/100.
Melbourne Girls College is a government school located in RICHMOND. It is a girls-only school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1500 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Melbourne Girls College is located in RICHMOND. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 28,587. The population density is 6,452 per km². The main ancestries are: English (32.71%), Aust (24.95%), Irish (14.20%), Scottish (10.65%), Chinese (7.30%).
Melbourne Girls College is located in RICHMOND. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), RICHMOND has a crime rate of 13,461 per 100,000 population, which is 2.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Melbourne Girls College is located in RICHMOND. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.4M and the median unit price is $550K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $1000/week, 2-bedroom house $750/week, 3-bedroom unit $1000/week, 2-bedroom unit $700/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025