Top 20 VIC Private
The King David School
Armadale
, Melbourne
373 Dandenong Rd, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
93.78
AU Guide Score
Top 3%
36
VCE Median Score
Top 3%
22.2%
40+ Score Rate
Top 5%
116
VCE Students
Top 64%
Academic
77.0/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
10.0/10.0
Excellent
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
1.8/5.0
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.
Armadale Community & Property
Population
9,368
Total Population
4,371
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
6,939
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
7.2%
Chinese
34.6%
English
26.3%
Aust
13.1%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.6M
House Median
+36.0%
10yr Growth
$630K
Unit Median
+18.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$961
3BR House
$770
2BR House
$955
3BR Unit
$670
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
The King David School is a co-educational private school located in Armadale, an inner suburb of Melbourne. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 600 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median score of 36, with 22.20% of students scoring 40 and above, ranking 13th among Victorian private schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.
Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the Armadale area has a total population of 9,368 people, including 670 Chinese residents, representing 7.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are British (34.55%), Australian (26.32%), Irish (13.07%), Scottish (11.37%), and Chinese (7.15%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Armadale has a crime rate of 6,939 per 100,000 people, which is 1.02 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions close to the state average. In terms of property prices, according to Q1 2025 Data Vic figures, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.6 million, with apartments at around $600,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses cost approximately $960 and $770 per week respectively, while apartments rent for around $960 and $670 respectively.
Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall score of 92.00. As a private school, fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the Armadale area has a total population of 9,368 people, including 670 Chinese residents, representing 7.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are British (34.55%), Australian (26.32%), Irish (13.07%), Scottish (11.37%), and Chinese (7.15%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Armadale has a crime rate of 6,939 per 100,000 people, which is 1.02 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions close to the state average. In terms of property prices, according to Q1 2025 Data Vic figures, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.6 million, with apartments at around $600,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses cost approximately $960 and $770 per week respectively, while apartments rent for around $960 and $670 respectively.
Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall score of 92.00. As a private school, fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, The King David School achieved a median VCE study score of 36 and 22.20% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #19 among Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 93.78/100.
The King David School is an independent school located in ARMADALE. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 600 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.
The King David School is located in ARMADALE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 9,368. The population density is 4,371 per km². The main ancestries are: English (34.55%), Aust (26.32%), Irish (13.07%), Scottish (11.37%), Chinese (7.15%).
The King David School is located in ARMADALE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ARMADALE has a crime rate of 6,939 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
The King David School is located in ARMADALE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.6M and the median unit price is $630K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $960/week, 2-bedroom house $770/week, 3-bedroom unit $960/week, 2-bedroom unit $670/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025