Top 50 VIC Private
Waverley Christian College
Wantirna South
, Melbourne
1248 High St Rd, Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
90.49
AU Guide Score
Top 7%
34
VCE Median Score
Top 10%
20.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 7%
221
VCE Students
Top 33%
Academic
73.2/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
9.0/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.3/5.0
Medium
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
Waverley Christian College is a private co-educational school located in Wantirna South in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering a complete education system from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 2,300 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school maintains stable academic performance with a median score of 34 points and 20.10% 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 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 community is notably multicultural, with major ethnic groups including Chinese (28.68%), British (22.13%), Australian (19.23%), Indian (6.38%), and Irish (5.67%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Wantirna South has a crime rate of 7,319 per 100,000 people, which is 1.07 times higher than the Victorian average (6,810), indicating overall safety conditions are at an average level. In terms of the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $1.3 million, with apartments at around $500,000. Rental prices are relatively reasonable, with weekly rents of $600 for 3-bedroom houses, $510 for 2-bedroom houses, and $580 and $500 respectively for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments.
Taking into consideration factors such as the school's academic performance, the community's Chinese population ratio, and safety conditions, AU Guide gives an overall score of 90.80 points. As a private
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 community is notably multicultural, with major ethnic groups including Chinese (28.68%), British (22.13%), Australian (19.23%), Indian (6.38%), and Irish (5.67%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Wantirna South has a crime rate of 7,319 per 100,000 people, which is 1.07 times higher than the Victorian average (6,810), indicating overall safety conditions are at an average level. In terms of the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $1.3 million, with apartments at around $500,000. Rental prices are relatively reasonable, with weekly rents of $600 for 3-bedroom houses, $510 for 2-bedroom houses, and $580 and $500 respectively for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments.
Taking into consideration factors such as the school's academic performance, the community's Chinese population ratio, and safety conditions, AU Guide gives an overall score of 90.80 points. As a private
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Waverley Christian College achieved a median VCE study score of 34 and 20.10% 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 90.49/100.
Waverley Christian College is an independent school located in WANTIRNA SOUTH. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 2300 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.
Waverley Christian College 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%).
Waverley Christian College 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.
Waverley Christian College 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