Top 100 VIC Private
Wesley College
Glen Waverley
, Melbourne
Wurundjeri Country, 620 High St Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
81.42
AU Guide Score
Top 16%
32
VCE Median Score
Top 20%
10.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 17%
139
VCE Students
Top 58%
Academic
65.1/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
9.3/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
2.1/5.0
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.
Glen Waverley Community & Property
Population
42,642
Total Population
2,532
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
5,232
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
38.0%
Chinese
14.3%
English
11.0%
Aust
9.6%
Indian
4.0%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.6M
House Median
+73.0%
10yr Growth
$876K
Unit Median
+38.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$640
3BR House
$550
2BR House
$678
3BR Unit
$600
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Wesley College is a private co-educational school located in Glen Waverley in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 3,200 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school maintains stable academic performance with a median study score of 32 and 10.60% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.
The school is situated in Glen Waverley, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 42,642, including 16,188 Chinese residents, representing 38.00% of the population. The main ethnic composition includes Chinese (37.96%), British (14.34%), Australian (11.02%), Indian (9.55%), and Scottish (3.98%), creating a multicultural community environment.
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Glen Waverley's crime rate is 5,232 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.77 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.6 million, with apartments at around $900,000. Weekly rental rates are approximately $640 for 3-bedroom houses and $550 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $680 and $600 respectively.
Taking into comprehensive consideration factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 84.30 points. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and enrollment during popular periods typically requires joining waiting lists several years in advance, so early application is recommended for interested
The school is situated in Glen Waverley, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 42,642, including 16,188 Chinese residents, representing 38.00% of the population. The main ethnic composition includes Chinese (37.96%), British (14.34%), Australian (11.02%), Indian (9.55%), and Scottish (3.98%), creating a multicultural community environment.
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Glen Waverley's crime rate is 5,232 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.77 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.6 million, with apartments at around $900,000. Weekly rental rates are approximately $640 for 3-bedroom houses and $550 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $680 and $600 respectively.
Taking into comprehensive consideration factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 84.30 points. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and enrollment during popular periods typically requires joining waiting lists several years in advance, so early application is recommended for interested
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Wesley College achieved a median VCE study score of 32 and 10.60% 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 81.42/100.
Wesley College is an independent school located in GLEN WAVERLEY. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 3200 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.
Wesley College is located in GLEN WAVERLEY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 42,642. The population density is 2,532 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (37.96%), English (14.34%), Aust (11.02%), Indian (9.55%), Scottish (3.98%).
Wesley College is located in GLEN WAVERLEY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), GLEN WAVERLEY has a crime rate of 5,232 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.
Wesley College is located in GLEN WAVERLEY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.6M and the median unit price is $876K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $640/week, 2-bedroom house $550/week, 3-bedroom unit $680/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025