VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
95.84
AU Guide Score
Top 1%
36
VCE Median Score
Top 3%
30.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 1%
163
VCE Students
Top 51%
Academic
78.6/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
9.8/10.0
Excellent
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
2.4/5.0
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.
Kew Community & Property
Population
24,499
Total Population
2,337
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
5,563
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
16.2%
Chinese
29.1%
English
23.8%
Aust
13.2%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.7M
House Median
+44.0%
10yr Growth
$828K
Unit Median
+27.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$820
3BR House
$650
2BR House
$820
3BR Unit
$595
2BR Unit
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94.4
Fintona Girls' School
93.7
Genazzano FCJ College
92.8
Korowa Anglican Girls' School
92.7
Scotch College
92.5
Camberwell Grammar School
92.2
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
91.0
Balwyn High School
90.4
Sacre Coeur
89.6
School Overview
About This School
Ruyton Girls' School is a prestigious private girls' school located in Kew, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers comprehensive education from Prep to Year 12, with approximately 900 students enrolled. The school demonstrates outstanding academic performance, with 2025 VCAA data showing a median study score of 36 points and 30.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Ruyton ranks 3rd in AU Guide's Victorian private school academic rankings and receives an excellent overall rating of 94.60 points when factoring in Chinese community proportion, community safety, and other considerations.
The school is situated in Kew, a multicultural community area. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 24,499, including 3,974 Chinese residents representing 16.20% of the population, creating a well-sized Chinese community with good living convenience. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (29.09%), Australian (23.83%), Chinese (16.22%), Irish (13.21%), and Scottish (9.85%) heritage.
Kew maintains good security conditions. Based on September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 5,563 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area. In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.7 million, with apartments at around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $820 and $650 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively. As a private school
The school is situated in Kew, a multicultural community area. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 24,499, including 3,974 Chinese residents representing 16.20% of the population, creating a well-sized Chinese community with good living convenience. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (29.09%), Australian (23.83%), Chinese (16.22%), Irish (13.21%), and Scottish (9.85%) heritage.
Kew maintains good security conditions. Based on September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 5,563 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area. In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.7 million, with apartments at around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $820 and $650 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively. As a private school
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Ruyton Girls' School achieved a median VCE study score of 36 and 30.90% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #10 among Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 95.84/100.
Ruyton Girls' School is an independent school located in KEW. 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.
Ruyton Girls' School is located in KEW. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 24,499. The population density is 2,337 per km². The main ancestries are: English (29.09%), Aust (23.83%), Chinese (16.22%), Irish (13.21%), Scottish (9.85%).
Ruyton Girls' School is located in KEW. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), KEW has a crime rate of 5,563 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Ruyton Girls' School is located in KEW. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.7M and the median unit price is $828K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $820/week, 2-bedroom house $650/week, 3-bedroom unit $820/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025