Top 100 VIC Private
The Knox School
Wantirna South
, Melbourne
220 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
86.45
AU Guide Score
Top 10%
33
VCE Median Score
Top 14%
16.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 10%
112
VCE Students
Top 66%
Academic
70.6/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
9.3/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
1.7/5.0
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.
Wantirna South Community & Property
Population
20,754
Total Population
1,466
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
7,319
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
28.7%
Chinese
22.1%
English
19.2%
Aust
6.4%
Indian
5.7%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.3M
House Median
+87.0%
10yr Growth
$490K
Unit Median
+8.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$595
3BR House
$513
2BR House
$583
3BR Unit
$500
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
The Knox School is a co-educational private school located in Wantirna South in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering comprehensive education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 700 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 33, with 16.90% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking within the top 50 Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide.
The school is situated in Wantirna South, one of Melbourne's major Chinese communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 20,754, including 5,952 Chinese residents, representing 28.70% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (28.68%), British (22.13%), Australian (19.23%), Indian (6.38%), and Irish (5.67%). Regarding community safety, September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data shows a local crime rate of 7,319 per 100,000 people, slightly above the Victorian average of 6,810 (1.07 times the average), indicating moderate safety conditions overall.
In terms of property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.3 million, while apartments have a median price of around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $510 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $580 and $500 per week respectively.
As a private school, The Knox School has relatively high fees, and popular private schools typically require applications several years in advance. Parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process. Considering the academic performance, Chinese community presence
The school is situated in Wantirna South, one of Melbourne's major Chinese communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 20,754, including 5,952 Chinese residents, representing 28.70% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (28.68%), British (22.13%), Australian (19.23%), Indian (6.38%), and Irish (5.67%). Regarding community safety, September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data shows a local crime rate of 7,319 per 100,000 people, slightly above the Victorian average of 6,810 (1.07 times the average), indicating moderate safety conditions overall.
In terms of property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.3 million, while apartments have a median price of around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $510 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $580 and $500 per week respectively.
As a private school, The Knox School has relatively high fees, and popular private schools typically require applications several years in advance. Parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process. Considering the academic performance, Chinese community presence
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, The Knox School achieved a median VCE study score of 33 and 16.90% 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 86.45/100.
The Knox School is an independent school located in WANTIRNA SOUTH. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 700 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 Knox School is located in WANTIRNA SOUTH. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 20,754. The population density is 1,466 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (28.68%), English (22.13%), Aust (19.23%), Indian (6.38%), Irish (5.67%).
The Knox School is located in WANTIRNA SOUTH. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), WANTIRNA SOUTH has a crime rate of 7,319 per 100,000 population, which is 1.1x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
The Knox School is located in WANTIRNA SOUTH. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.3M and the median unit price is $490K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $510/week, 3-bedroom unit $580/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025