Below Average 52.48
Catholic School Co-educational Year 7-12

St Mary's College Melbourne

St Kilda East , Melbourne
11 Westbury St, St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
52.48
AU Guide Score
Top 48%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
4.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 50%
106
VCE Students
Top 68%
Academic 38.4/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 7.7/10.0 Average
VCE Rate 4.8/5.0 High
Size 1.6/5.0 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.

St Kilda East Community & Property

Population
12,571 Total Population
5,550 Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe Safety Rating
5,123 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
26.8% English
26.1% Aust
10.9% Irish
8.2% Scottish
Property Prices
$1.6M House Median
+63.0% 10yr Growth
$600K Unit Median
+15.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$765 3BR House
$630 2BR House
$800 3BR Unit
$600 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
St Mary's College Melbourne is a private co-educational school located in St Kilda East, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 500 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 29, with 4.10% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide gives it a comprehensive rating of 55.50 points, taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety.

The school is situated in St Kilda East, located in Melbourne's southeast. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 12,571, with 333 Chinese residents representing 2.60% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups are British (26.78%), Australian (26.11%), Irish (10.91%), Scottish (8.24%), and Polish (5.31%).

In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, St Kilda East has a crime rate of 5,123 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.75 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average and classified as a very safe area.

Regarding the local property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.6 million, while apartments have a median price of around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $760 and $630 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $800 and $600 per week respectively. As a private school, St Mary's College Melbourne has high fees, and popular schools typically require waiting lists of several years, so parents are advised to contact the school well in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, St Mary's College Melbourne achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 4.10% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 52.48/100.
St Mary's College Melbourne is an independent school located in ST KILDA EAST. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 500 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 Mary's College Melbourne is located in ST KILDA EAST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 12,571. The population density is 5,550 per km². The main ancestries are: English (26.78%), Aust (26.11%), Irish (10.91%), Scottish (8.24%), Polish (5.31%).
St Mary's College Melbourne is located in ST KILDA EAST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ST KILDA EAST has a crime rate of 5,123 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
St Mary's College Melbourne is located in ST KILDA EAST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.6M and the median unit price is $600K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $760/week, 2-bedroom house $630/week, 3-bedroom unit $800/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025