Excellent 97.44
#3 VIC Private
Private School Boys Only Prep-12

Melbourne Grammar School

Melbourne , Melbourne
355 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
97.44
AU Guide Score
Top 1%
36
VCE Median Score
Top 3%
29.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 1%
377
VCE Students
Top 10%
Academic 78.4/80.0 Excellent
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.

Melbourne Community & Property

Population
54,941 Total Population
8,341 Density/km²
Area Safety
High Crime Area Safety Rating
33,958 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
30.5% Chinese
15.0% English
9.2% Aust
6.7% Indian
5.4% Irish
Property Prices
$530K Unit Median
+10.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$805 3BR House
$658 2BR House
$1,080 3BR Unit
$750 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Melbourne Grammar School is a private boys' school located in Melbourne's inner city, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,900 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median ATAR of 36, with 29.30% of students scoring 40 or above. It ranks 5th in AU Guide's academic ranking of Victorian private schools. After considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall score of 97.10.

The school is situated in the Melbourne area, which is one of the major Chinese residential communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 54,941, including 16,763 Chinese residents, representing 30.50% of the population. The main ethnic composition includes China (30.51%), United Kingdom (14.96%), Australia (9.22%), India (6.65%), and Ireland (5.44%).

It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Melbourne area has a crime rate of 33,958 per 100,000 people, which is 4.99 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a high-crime area where careful consideration is advised. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median apartment price is approximately $500,000 AUD, while weekly rents are around $800 for 3-bedroom houses, $660 for 2-bedroom houses, $1,080 for 3-bedroom apartments, and $750 for 2-bedroom apartments. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance, so it's recommended to contact the school early to understand the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Melbourne Grammar School achieved a median VCE study score of 36 and 29.30% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #3 among Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 97.44/100.
Melbourne Grammar School is an independent school located in MELBOURNE. It is a boys-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1900 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.
Melbourne Grammar School is located in MELBOURNE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 54,941. The population density is 8,341 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (30.51%), English (14.96%), Aust (9.22%), Indian (6.65%), Irish (5.44%).
Melbourne Grammar School is located in MELBOURNE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MELBOURNE has a crime rate of 33,958 per 100,000 population, which is 5.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is a high crime area. Please exercise caution.
Melbourne Grammar School is located in MELBOURNE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median unit price is $530K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $800/week, 2-bedroom house $660/week, 3-bedroom unit $1080/week, 2-bedroom unit $750/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025