Average 65.06
Private School Co-educational Prep-12

St Margaret's Berwick Grammar

Officer , Melbourne
80 Tivendale Rd, Officer VIC 3809, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
65.06
AU Guide Score
Top 33%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
9.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 23%
48
VCE Students
Top 87%
Academic 49.4/80.0 Average
Uni Focus 10.0/10.0 Excellent
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 0.7/5.0 Very 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.

Officer Community & Property

Population
18,503 Total Population
660 Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe Safety Rating
6,556 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
28.7% English
28.0% Aust
9.4% Indian
6.7% Irish
Property Prices
$740K House Median
+112.0% 10yr Growth
$548K Unit Median
+59.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$535 3BR House
$470 2BR House
$500 3BR Unit
$450 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
St Margaret's Berwick Grammar is a co-educational private school located in Officer, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 900 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school has a median ATAR of 29, with 9.00% of students achieving an ATAR above 40. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 67.30.

The school is situated in Officer, which is located on the fringe of Melbourne. Based on the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 18,503 people, including 410 Chinese residents, representing 2.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (28.67%), Australian (28.02%), Indian (9.40%), Irish (6.67%), and Scottish (6.53%).

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Officer has a crime rate of 6,556 per 100,000 people, which is 0.96 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and relatively safe.

Regarding real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $540 and $470 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $450 per week respectively. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular enrollment periods 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, St Margaret's Berwick Grammar achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 9.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 65.06/100.
St Margaret's Berwick Grammar is an independent school located in OFFICER. It is a co-educational 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.
St Margaret's Berwick Grammar is located in OFFICER. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 18,503. The population density is 660 per km². The main ancestries are: English (28.67%), Aust (28.02%), Indian (9.40%), Irish (6.67%), Scottish (6.53%).
St Margaret's Berwick Grammar is located in OFFICER. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), OFFICER has a crime rate of 6,556 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
St Margaret's Berwick Grammar is located in OFFICER. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $740K and the median unit price is $547K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $540/week, 2-bedroom house $470/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025