Top 50 VIC Private
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
Canterbury
, Melbourne
34 Scott St, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
91.01
AU Guide Score
Top 7%
34
VCE Median Score
Top 10%
20.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 7%
189
VCE Students
Top 42%
Academic
73.3/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
9.8/10.0
Excellent
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
2.9/5.0
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.
Canterbury Community & Property
Population
7,800
Total Population
2,480
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
2,885
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
19.9%
Chinese
30.1%
English
26.2%
Aust
11.8%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
Property Prices
$4.2M
House Median
+53.0%
10yr Growth
$1.2M
Unit Median
-2.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$820
3BR House
$650
2BR House
$820
3BR Unit
$595
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar is a private girls' school located in Canterbury, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 800 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median score of 34, and 20.40% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 50 Victorian private schools academically according to AU Guide rankings.
The school is situated in Canterbury, which boasts an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 7,800, including 1,549 Chinese residents, representing 19.90% of the population—a moderate-sized Chinese community that offers convenient living. The main ethnic groups include English (30.10%), Australian (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), and Scottish (10.76%).
In terms of safety, Canterbury performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 2,885 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Canterbury is approximately $4.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.2 million. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $820 and $650 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $820 and $600 per week respectively.
As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require advance
The school is situated in Canterbury, which boasts an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 7,800, including 1,549 Chinese residents, representing 19.90% of the population—a moderate-sized Chinese community that offers convenient living. The main ethnic groups include English (30.10%), Australian (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), and Scottish (10.76%).
In terms of safety, Canterbury performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 2,885 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Canterbury is approximately $4.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.2 million. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $820 and $650 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $820 and $600 per week respectively.
As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require advance
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar achieved a median VCE study score of 34 and 20.40% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 50 Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 91.01/100.
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar is an independent school located in CANTERBURY. It is a girls-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 800 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.
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar is located in CANTERBURY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 7,800. The population density is 2,480 per km². The main ancestries are: English (30.10%), Aust (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), Scottish (10.76%).
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar is located in CANTERBURY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), CANTERBURY has a crime rate of 2,885 per 100,000 population, which is 0.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar is located in CANTERBURY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $4.2M and the median unit price is $1.2M. 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