Top 100 VIC Private
St Leonard's College
Brighton East
, Melbourne
Bunurong Country, 163 South Rd, Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
86.92
AU Guide Score
Top 12%
33
VCE Median Score
Top 14%
12.8%
40+ Score Rate
Top 13%
228
VCE Students
Top 32%
Academic
69.2/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
9.3/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.4/5.0
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.
Brighton East Community & Property
Population
16,757
Total Population
2,957
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,831
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
7.0%
Chinese
31.4%
English
26.9%
Aust
11.4%
Irish
9.5%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.3M
House Median
+69.0%
10yr Growth
$1.3M
Unit Median
+56.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$900
3BR House
$620
2BR House
$900
3BR Unit
$630
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
St Leonard's College is a co-educational private school located in Brighton East, southeast Melbourne, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,600 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a VCE median score of 33, with 12.80% of students scoring 40 and above, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools academically according to AU Guide.
Brighton East boasts an excellent environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 16,757, including 1,164 Chinese residents representing 6.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic composition consists of 31.40% British, 26.94% Australian, 11.42% Irish, 9.46% Scottish, and 6.95% Chinese heritage. The area enjoys good security conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Brighton East has a crime rate of 3,831 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.56 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.3 million. Rental rates are approximately $900 per week for both 3-bedroom houses and apartments, while 2-bedroom houses and apartments rent for $620 and $630 per week respectively. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 86.30 points. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance.
Brighton East boasts an excellent environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 16,757, including 1,164 Chinese residents representing 6.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic composition consists of 31.40% British, 26.94% Australian, 11.42% Irish, 9.46% Scottish, and 6.95% Chinese heritage. The area enjoys good security conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Brighton East has a crime rate of 3,831 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.56 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.3 million. Rental rates are approximately $900 per week for both 3-bedroom houses and apartments, while 2-bedroom houses and apartments rent for $620 and $630 per week respectively. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 86.30 points. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, St Leonard's College achieved a median VCE study score of 33 and 12.80% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 86.92/100.
St Leonard's College is an independent school located in BRIGHTON EAST. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1600 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.
St Leonard's College is located in BRIGHTON EAST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 16,757. The population density is 2,957 per km². The main ancestries are: English (31.40%), Aust (26.94%), Irish (11.42%), Scottish (9.46%), Chinese (6.95%).
St Leonard's College is located in BRIGHTON EAST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BRIGHTON EAST has a crime rate of 3,831 per 100,000 population, which is 0.6x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
St Leonard's College is located in BRIGHTON EAST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.3M and the median unit price is $1.3M. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $900/week, 2-bedroom house $620/week, 3-bedroom unit $900/week, 2-bedroom unit $630/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025