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Best of luck with your search for the perfect school!

As a parent in Melbourne, I’ve spent a lot of time researching schools for my child. During this process, like many parents I’ve looked at the best schools in Melbourne based on academic rankings. These rankings are undoubtedly important – they give a picture of a the cohort’s academic performance each year and while results aren’t everything, they do open doors, especially to higher education.

This article presents a ranking of the top 101 schools in Melbourne overall, the top 101 public schools in Melbourne and the top 101 private schools in Melbourne based on VCE scores.  In some cases I’ve also included a link to our tour articles and / or podcast interviews with parents, ex-students and principals that may give a more rounded view on what the school is like and if it’s a good fit for your child.

See tables for rankings:

How to choose the best school in Melbourne

While VCE scores are an easy way to compare schools, it’s not the whole story. Academic rankings are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to choosing the right school. There are many other factors to consider, like school culture, extracurricular activities, and teaching approaches. I encourage all parents to use the information as a starting point, not the final word. Remember to visit schools, talk to other parents, ask our community at the Melbourne Schools Facebook Group and trust your instincts about what’s best for your child.

Note that VCE scores also have limitations as a comparative tool.  For example:

  1. Results may be influenced by socioeconomic factors, with schools with families coming from higher economic status often correlate with higher scores.
  2. High-performing schools may have a significant proportion of students receiving external tuition.
  3. High-performing schools may select students based on an entry exam
  4. Some schools offer both the IB diploma and VCE in year 12, so VCE scores don’t reflect the whole cohort

Top scoring schools in Melbourne based on median VCE scores 2024

The ranking tables includes the following information for each school:

  • Year 12 Fees where available
  • Rank based on median VCE scores
  • Percent study scores over 40
  • Sector / Co-educational or single-sex
  • Links to tour articles and / or podcast interviews

Disclaimers

Fees: Fees are based on information is publicly available at time of publishing, they may or may not include levies and taxes and other additional fees. Fees change, please check for accuracy if you are interested in the school. 

Sectors:  The distinction between private and religious is not clear cut.  I have categorized as I see them. 

  • Jewish / Christian / Catholic / Private Religious – non-government and  seeming to have a significant religious component to education
  • Private – non-government, may be based on a religion but don’t seem to have a significant religious component to education

Top 101 best schools in Melbourne ( all sectors – public / private / selective )

100 Top scoring schools in Melbourne based on VCE 2024
Rank School Fee ($) Median VCE
Study Score
2024		 Percentage of Study Scores
>40		 Sector/Gender Podcast/
Tour
1 Ballarat Clarendon College $23,640 37 34.7 Private Co-ed
2 Huntingtower School $27,840 37 31.7 Private religious Co-ed Tour
3 Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School – 37 31.1 Public selective Girls Podcast
4 Mount Scopus Memorial College $43,130 37 30.8 Jewish Co-ed
5 Ruyton Girls’ School $42,280 37 30.2 Private Girls Tour
6 Yeshivah College NA 37 25.3 Jewish Boys
7 St Catherine’s School $44,180 36 30.8 Private Girls
8 Haileybury Girls College $39,985 36 29.9 Private Girls
9 Bialik College $41,590 36 29.7 Jewish Co-ed
10 Melbourne Girls Grammar $45,004 36 28.7 Private Girls
11 Melbourne High School – 36 28.5 Public selective Boys
12 Melbourne Grammar School $44,240 36 28.0 Private Boys Podcast
13 Nossal High School – 36 27.6 Public selective Co-ed Tour
14 Fintona Girls School $39,408 36 26.4 Private Girls Tour
15 Haileybury College $39,985 36 26.3 Private Co-ed Podcast
16 Trinity Grammar School $47,500 36 26.3 Private Boys
17 Presbyterian Ladies’ College $37,916 36 25.9 Private Girls
18 Camberwell Anglican Girls GS $41,590 36 25.2 Private religious Co-ed
19 John Monash Science School – 36 22.5 Public selective Co-ed
20 Mentone Girls’ Grammar School $32,303 36 22.2 Private Girls
21 Loreto Mandeville Hall $35,290 35 26.4 Private Girls
22 Sacre Coeur $33,000 35 24.6 Catholic Girls
23 Brighton Grammar School $39,132 35 24.3 Private Boys
24 St Kevin’s College $28,900 35 23.7 Catholic Boys
25 Leibler Yavneh College NA 35 23.6 Jewish Co-ed
26 Beth Rivkah Ladies College NA 35 23.5 Jewish Girls
27 Mentone Grammar School $31,224 35 21.5 Private Co-ed
28 Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School $30,400 35 21.2 Private Girls Tour
29 Korowa Anglican Girls’ School $39,870 35 21.2 Private Girls Tour
30 Siena College $19,943 35 21.0 Catholic Girls
31 Yarra Valley Grammar School $32,361 35 21.0 Private Co-ed
32 Lauriston Girls School $49,404 35 20.3 Private Girls Tour
33 Scotch College $45,786 34 22.6 Private Boys
34 Methodist Ladies College $41,700 34 22.5 Private Girls Tour
35 Oxley Christian College $17,125 34 21.9 Private religious Co-ed
36 Caulfield Grammar School $38,865 34 21.7 Private Co-ed Tour
37 Camberwell Grammar School $41,874 34 21.3 Private Boys
38 Shelford Girls’ Grammar NA 34 20.7 Private Girls
39 St Andrews Christian College $10,800 34 20.1 Christian Co-ed
40 Strathcona Baptist Girls GS $38,510 34 19.9 Private Co-ed
41 Genazzano F.C.J. College $36,596 34 19.6 Catholic Girls
42 Lowther Hall Anglican GS $29,564 34 19.3 Private Girls
43 Firbank Grammar School $38,944 34 19.2 Private Girls
44 Suzanne Cory High School – 34 19.0 Public selective Co-ed Blog
45 Star of the Sea College $14,970 34 18.8 Catholic Girls
46 Waverley Christian College $12,835 34 18.5 Private religious Co-ed
47 The King David School $44,644 34 18.3 Jewish Co-ed
48 Goulburn Valley Grammar Schl $16,050 34 17.9 Private Co-ed
49 Ivanhoe Grammar School $33,760 34 17.8 Private Co-ed
50 Tintern Grammar $33,936 34 17.3 Private Co-ed Tour | Podcast
51 Penleigh & Essendon Grammar NA 34 16.3 Private Co-ed
52 St Leonard’s College $40,879 34 15.6 Private Co-ed
53 Xavier College $38,750 34 14.9 Catholic Boys
54 Toorak College $34,552 34 14.8 Private Girls
55 Al-Taqwa College $3,400 34 9.7 Private religious Co-ed
56 Kilvington Grammar School $30,688 33 18.3 Private Co-ed
57 McKinnon Secondary College NA 33 17.7 Public Co-ed
58 Caulfield Grammar School $38,865 33 17.2 Private Co-ed Tour
59 Ivanhoe Grammar School $33,760 33 16.0 Private Co-ed
60 Victorian College of the Arts – 33 15.2 Public selective Co-ed
61 Peninsula Grammar $33,679 33 15.1 Private Co-ed
62 Westbourne Grammar School $26,296 33 15.0 Private Co-ed
63 The Geelong College NA 33 14.5 Private Co-ed
64 Glen Waverley Sec College – 33 14.1 Public Co-ed Tour
65 Mazenod College $9,530 33 13.5 Catholic Boys Podcast
66 St Michael’s Grammar School $33,676 33 13.1 Private Co-ed
67 St Margaret’s School $31,332 33 12.8 Private Co-ed
68 Carey Baptist Grammar School $40,824 33 11.8 Private Co-ed Tour
69 Donvale Christian College $14,305 33 10.7 Christian Co-ed
70 The Knox School $26,922 33 7.4 Private Co-ed Tour
71 Iona College Geelong $6,440 33 6.1 Catholic Co-ed
72 Haileybury – Pangea Campus $20,035 32 18.4 Online Co-ed
73 Balwyn High School – 32 14.7 Public Co-ed
74 Bacchus Marsh Grammar $14,709 32 13.9 Private Co-ed
75 Doncaster Secondary College – 32 13.0 Public Co-ed
76 East Doncaster Sec College – 32 12.9 Public Co-ed
77 Kardinia Internatl College $16,879 32 12.6 Private Co-ed
78 Alice Miller School $15,660 32 12.2 Private Co-ed
79 Box Hill High School – 32 11.8 Public Co-ed
80 Kingswood College $27,575 32 11.8 Private Co-ed
81 Ballarat Grammar $26,040 32 11.7 Private Co-ed
82 Canterbury Girls Sec College – 32 11.7 Public Girls Podcast
83 Salesian College $10,124 32 11.7 Catholic Boys
84 Avila College $9,675 32 11.5 Catholic Girls
85 Academy of Mary Immaculate $11,110 32 11.3 Catholic Girls
86 Catholic Ladies College $12,632 32 11.0 Catholic Girls
87 Princes Hill Sec College – 32 11.0 Public Co-ed
88 Luther College $19,994 32 10.8 Private religious Co-ed
89 Melbourne Girls’ College – 32 10.6 Public Girls
90 Sacred Heart Girls’ College $10,154 32 10.6 Catholic Girls
91 Kilbreda College $8,550 32 10.3 Catholic Girls
92 Our Lady of Sacred Heart Coll $5,600 32 10.1 Catholic Girls
93 Koonung Secondary College – 32 9.8 Public Co-ed
94 Vermont Secondary College – 32 9.8 Public Co-ed
95 Our Lady of Mercy College $12,080 32 9.6 Catholic Girls
96 Wesley College $43,156 32 8.9 Private Co-ed
97 St Joseph’s College $7,530 32 8.8 Catholic Boys
98 Dromana Secondary College – 32 8.7 Public Co-ed
99 Geelong Grammar School $52,240 – $88,500 32 8.7 Private Co-ed
100 Our Lady of Sion College $11,090 32 7.8 Catholic Girls
101 Braemar College $16,500 32 7.2 Christian Co-ed

2024 VCE Data from Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

Top 101 best public schools in Melbourne 2024

Top 101 public schools in Melbourne based on VCE 2024 table
Rank School Sector/Gender Locality Median VCE
Study Score
2024		 Percentage of Study Scores
>40		 Podcast/
Tour
1 Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School Public selective Girls MELBOURNE 37 31.1 Podcast
2 Melbourne High School Public selective Boys SOUTH YARRA 36 28.5
3 Nossal High School Public selective Co-ed BERWICK 36 27.6 Tour
4 John Monash Science School Public selective Co-ed CLAYTON 36 22.5
5 Suzanne Cory High School Public selective Co-ed WERRIBEE 34 19.0 Blog
6 McKinnon Secondary College Public Co-ed MCKINNON 33 17.7
7 Victorian College of the Arts Public selective Co-ed SOUTHBANK 33 15.2
8 Glen Waverley Sec College Public Co-ed GLEN WAVERLEY 33 14.1 Tour
9 Balwyn High School Public Co-ed BALWYN NORTH 32 14.7
10 Doncaster Secondary College Public Co-ed DONCASTER 32 13.0
11 East Doncaster Sec College Public Co-ed DONCASTER EAST 32 12.9
12 Box Hill High School Public Co-ed BOX HILL 32 11.8
13 Canterbury Girls Sec College Public Girls CANTERBURY 32 11.7 Podcast
14 Princes Hill Sec College Public Co-ed PRINCES HILL 32 11.0
15 Melbourne Girls’ College Public Girls RICHMOND 32 10.6
16 Koonung Secondary College Public Co-ed MONT ALBERT NORTH 32 9.8
17 Vermont Secondary College Public Co-ed VERMONT 32 9.8
18 Dromana Secondary College Public Co-ed DROMANA 32 8.7
19 Mentone Girls’ Sec College Public Girls MENTONE 31 12.0
20 Melba College Public Co-ed CROYDON 31 11.3
21 Elisabeth Murdoch College Public Co-ed LANGWARRIN 31 10.8
22 Birchip P-12 School Public Co-ed BIRCHIP 31 10.4
23 Williamstown High School Public Co-ed WILLIAMSTOWN 31 10.3
24 Frankston High School Public Co-ed FRANKSTON 31 9.6
25 Elwood College Public Co-ed ELWOOD 31 9.3
26 Albert Park College Public Co-ed ALBERT PARK 31 9.0
27 University High School Public Co-ed PARKVILLE 31 9.0
28 St Albans Secondary College Public Co-ed ST ALBANS 31 8.8
29 Auburn High School Public Co-ed HAWTHORN EAST 31 8.6
30 Ashwood High School Public Co-ed ASHWOOD 31 8.1 Tour
31 Blackburn High School Public Co-ed BLACKBURN 31 8.1
32 Braybrook College Public Co-ed BRAYBROOK 31 8.1
33 Montmorency Sec College Public Co-ed MONTMORENCY 31 7.4
34 Mount Waverley Sec College Public Co-ed MOUNT WAVERLEY 31 7.4
35 Viewbank College Public Co-ed VIEWBANK 31 7.0
36 Mullauna College Public Co-ed MITCHAM 31 6.9
37 Sandringham College Public Co-ed SANDRINGHAM 31 6.9
38 Glen Eira College Public Co-ed CAULFIELD EAST 31 6.5
39 Corryong College Public Co-ed CORRYONG 31 5.6
40 Kambrya College Public Co-ed BERWICK 31 5.6
41 Apollo Bay P-12 College Public Co-ed APOLLO BAY 30 10.7
42 Elevation Secondary College Public Co-ed CRAIGIEBURN 30 9.4
43 Brunswick Secondary College Public Co-ed BRUNSWICK 30 8.8
44 Camberwell High School Public Co-ed CANTERBURY 30 8.5
45 Northcote High School Public Co-ed NORTHCOTE 30 8.5
46 Coburg High School Public Co-ed COBURG 30 8.0
47 Ringwood Secondary College Public Co-ed RINGWOOD 30 7.9
48 Kew High School Public Co-ed KEW EAST 30 7.1
49 Mordialloc College Public Co-ed MORDIALLOC 30 7.0
50 Mortlake College Public Co-ed MORTLAKE 30 6.5
51 Brighton Secondary College Public Co-ed BRIGHTON EAST 30 6.3
52 Boort District P-12 School Public Co-ed BOORT 30 6.2
53 Thornbury High School Public Co-ed THORNBURY 30 6.0
54 Beaumaris Secondary College Public Co-ed BEAUMARIS 30 5.9
55 Brentwood Secondary College Public Co-ed GLEN WAVERLEY 30 5.9
56 Parkdale Secondary College Public Co-ed MORDIALLOC 30 5.9
57 Strathmore Secondary College Public Co-ed STRATHMORE 30 5.9
58 Maribyrnong Sec College Public Co-ed MARIBYRNONG 30 5.8
59 Bentleigh Secondary College Public Co-ed BENTLEIGH EAST 30 5.6
60 Prahran High School Public Co-ed WINDSOR 30 5.3
61 Keilor Downs College Public Co-ed KEILOR DOWNS 30 5.2
62 Mount Alexander 7-12 Coll Public Co-ed FLEMINGTON 30 4.8
63 McClelland Secondary College Public Co-ed FRANKSTON 30 3.6
64 Cranbourne East Sec College Public Co-ed CRANBOURNE EAST 30 3.5
65 Foster Secondary College Public Co-ed FOSTER 30 3.0
66 The Lakes South Morang College Public Co-ed SOUTH MORANG 30 2.7
67 Wycheproof P-12 College Public Co-ed WYCHEPROOF 30 2.6
68 Charlton College Public Co-ed CHARLTON 30 1.6
69 Donald High School Public Co-ed DONALD 29 8.3
70 Highvale Secondary College Public Co-ed GLEN WAVERLEY 29 7.3
71 Victoria University SC Public Co-ed CAIRNLEA 29 6.8
72 Mansfield Secondary College Public Co-ed MANSFIELD 29 6.3
73 Buckley Park College Public Co-ed ESSENDON 29 5.7
74 Norwood Secondary College Public Co-ed RINGWOOD 29 5.7
75 Eltham High School Public Co-ed ELTHAM 29 5.3
76 St Helena Secondary College Public Co-ed ELTHAM 29 5.3
77 Horsham College Public Co-ed HORSHAM 29 5.2
78 Bright P-12 College Public Co-ed BRIGHT 29 5.1
79 Dimboola Memorial Sec College Public Co-ed DIMBOOLA 29 5.1
80 Mount Eliza Sec College Public Co-ed MOUNT ELIZA 29 4.9
81 Preston High School Public Co-ed PRESTON 29 4.7
82 Wellington Secondary College Public Co-ed MULGRAVE 29 4.7
83 Belmont High School Public Co-ed BELMONT 29 4.5
84 Taylors Lakes Sec College Public Co-ed TAYLORS LAKES 29 4.4
85 Footscray High School Public Co-ed FOOTSCRAY 29 4.2
86 Wantirna College Public Co-ed WANTIRNA 29 3.6
87 Gleneagles Secondary College Public Co-ed ENDEAVOUR HILLS 29 3.2
88 Alkira Secondary College Public Co-ed CRANBOURNE NORTH 29 2.8
89 Ballarat High School Public Co-ed BALLARAT 29 2.2
90 South Oakleigh Sec College Public Co-ed OAKLEIGH SOUTH 29 2.0
91 Hampton Park Sec College Public Co-ed HAMPTON PARK 29 1.8
92 Rosehill Secondary College Public Co-ed NIDDRIE 29 1.7
93 Leongatha Secondary College Public Co-ed LEONGATHA 29 1.0
94 Templestowe College Public Co-ed TEMPLESTOWE LOWER 28 7.0
95 Beechworth Secondary College Public Co-ed BEECHWORTH 28 6.5
96 Surf Coast Sec College Public Co-ed TORQUAY 28 4.1
97 Oberon High School Public Co-ed ARMSTRONG CREEK 28 4.0
98 Sunbury Downs Sec College Public Co-ed SUNBURY 28 3.9
99 Brauer College Public Co-ed WARRNAMBOOL 28 3.7
100 Cheltenham Secondary College Public Co-ed CHELTENHAM 28 2.1
101 East Loddon P-12 College Public Co-ed DINGEE 28 1.7

2024 VCE Data from Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

Top 101 best private schools in Melbourne 2024

100 Top scoring schools in Melbourne based on VCE 2024
Rank School Yr 12 fee 2025 (tuition only) Locality Median VCE
Study Score
2024		 Percentage of Study Scores
>40		 Sector/Gender Podcast/
Tour
1 Ballarat Clarendon College $23,640 BALLARAT 37 34.7 Private Co-ed
2 Huntingtower School $27,840 MOUNT WAVERLEY 37 31.7 Private religious Co-ed Tour
3 Mount Scopus Memorial College $43,130 BURWOOD 37 30.8 Jewish Co-ed
4 Ruyton Girls’ School $42,280 KEW 37 30.2 Private Girls Tour
5 Yeshivah College NA ST KILDA EAST 37 25.3 Jewish Boys
6 St Catherine’s School $44,180 TOORAK 36 30.8 Private Girls
7 Haileybury Girls College $39,985 KEYSBOROUGH 36 29.9 Private Girls
8 Bialik College $41,590 HAWTHORN 36 29.7 Jewish Co-ed
9 Melbourne Girls Grammar $45,004 SOUTH YARRA 36 28.7 Private Girls
10 Melbourne Grammar School $44,240 MELBOURNE 36 28.0 Private Boys Podcast
11 Fintona Girls School $39,408 BALWYN 36 26.4 Private Girls Tour
12 Haileybury College $39,985 KEYSBOROUGH 36 26.3 Private Co-ed Podcast
13 Trinity Grammar School $47,500 KEW 36 26.3 Private Boys
14 Presbyterian Ladies’ College $37,916 BURWOOD 36 25.9 Private Girls
15 Camberwell Anglican Girls GS $41,590 CANTERBURY 36 25.2 Private religious Co-ed
16 Mentone Girls’ Grammar School $32,303 MENTONE 36 22.2 Private Girls
17 Loreto Mandeville Hall $35,290 TOORAK 35 26.4 Private Girls
18 Sacre Coeur $33,000 GLEN IRIS 35 24.6 Catholic Girls
19 Brighton Grammar School $39,132 BRIGHTON 35 24.3 Private Boys
20 St Kevin’s College $28,900 TOORAK 35 23.7 Catholic Boys
21 Leibler Yavneh College NA ELSTERNWICK 35 23.6 Jewish Co-ed
22 Beth Rivkah Ladies College NA ST KILDA EAST 35 23.5 Jewish Girls
23 Mentone Grammar School $31,224 MENTONE 35 21.5 Private Co-ed
24 Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School $30,400 IVANHOE 35 21.2 Private Girls Tour
25 Korowa Anglican Girls’ School $39,870 GLEN IRIS 35 21.2 Private Girls Tour
26 Siena College $19,943 CAMBERWELL 35 21.0 Catholic Girls
27 Yarra Valley Grammar School $32,361 RINGWOOD 35 21.0 Private Co-ed
28 Lauriston Girls School $49,404 ARMADALE 35 20.3 Private Girls Tour
29 Scotch College $45,786 HAWTHORN 34 22.6 Private Boys
30 Methodist Ladies College $41,700 KEW 34 22.5 Private Girls Tour
31 Oxley Christian College $17,125 CHIRNSIDE PARK 34 21.9 Private religious Co-ed
32 Caulfield Grammar School $38,865 ST KILDA EAST 34 21.7 Private Co-ed Tour
33 Camberwell Grammar School $41,874 CANTERBURY 34 21.3 Private Boys
34 Shelford Girls’ Grammar NA CAULFIELD NORTH 34 20.7 Private Girls
35 St Andrews Christian College $10,800 WANTIRNA SOUTH 34 20.1 Christian Co-ed
36 Strathcona Baptist Girls GS $38,510 CANTERBURY 34 19.9 Private Co-ed
37 Genazzano F.C.J. College $36,596 KEW 34 19.6 Catholic Girls
38 Lowther Hall Anglican GS $29,564 ESSENDON 34 19.3 Private Girls
39 Firbank Grammar School $38,944 BRIGHTON 34 19.2 Private Girls
40 Star of the Sea College $14,970 BRIGHTON 34 18.8 Catholic Girls
41 Waverley Christian College $12,835 WANTIRNA SOUTH 34 18.5 Private religious Co-ed
42 The King David School $44,644 ARMADALE 34 18.3 Jewish Co-ed
43 Goulburn Valley Grammar Schl $16,050 SHEPPARTON 34 17.9 Private Co-ed
44 Ivanhoe Grammar School $33,760 IVANHOE 34 17.8 Private Co-ed
45 Tintern Grammar $33,936 RINGWOOD EAST 34 17.3 Private Co-ed
46 Penleigh & Essendon Grammar NA KEILOR EAST 34 16.3 Private Co-ed
47 St Leonard’s College $40,879 BRIGHTON EAST 34 15.6 Private Co-ed
48 Xavier College $38,750 KEW 34 14.9 Catholic Boys
49 Toorak College $34,552 MOUNT ELIZA 34 14.8 Private Girls
50 Al-Taqwa College $3,400 TRUGANINA 34 9.7 Private religious Co-ed
51 Kilvington Grammar School $30,688 ORMOND 33 18.3 Private Co-ed
52 Caulfield Grammar School $38,865 WHEELERS HILL 33 17.2 Private Co-ed Tour
53 Ivanhoe Grammar School $33,760 MERNDA 33 16.0 Private Co-ed
54 Peninsula Grammar $33,679 MOUNT ELIZA 33 15.1 Private Co-ed
55 Westbourne Grammar School $26,296 TRUGANINA 33 15.0 Private Co-ed
56 The Geelong College $36,376 NEWTOWN 33 14.5 Private Co-ed
57 Mazenod College $9,530 MULGRAVE 33 13.5 Catholic Boys Podcast
58 St Michael’s Grammar School $33,676 ST KILDA 33 13.1 Private Co-ed
59 St Margaret’s School $31,332 BERWICK 33 12.8 Private Co-ed
60 Carey Baptist Grammar School $40,824 KEW 33 11.8 Private Co-ed Tour
61 Donvale Christian College $14,305 DONVALE 33 10.7 Christian Co-ed
62 The Knox School $26,922 WANTIRNA SOUTH 33 7.4 Private Co-ed Tour
63 Iona College Geelong $6,440 CHARLEMONT 33 6.1 Catholic Co-ed
64 Haileybury – Pangea Campus $20,035 KEYSBOROUGH 32 18.4 Online Co-ed
65 Bacchus Marsh Grammar $14,709 BACCHUS MARSH 32 13.9 Private Co-ed
66 Kardinia Internatl College $16,879 BELL POST HILL 32 12.6 Private Co-ed
67 Alice Miller School $15,660 MACEDON 32 12.2 Private Co-ed
68 Kingswood College $27,575 BOX HILL 32 11.8 Private Co-ed
69 Ballarat Grammar $26,040 WENDOUREE 32 11.7 Private Co-ed
70 Salesian College $10,124 CHADSTONE 32 11.7 Catholic Boys
71 Avila College $9,675 MOUNT WAVERLEY 32 11.5 Catholic Girls
72 Academy of Mary Immaculate $11,110 FITZROY 32 11.3 Catholic Girls
73 Catholic Ladies College $12,632 ELTHAM 32 11.0 Catholic Girls
74 Luther College $19,994 CROYDON HILLS 32 10.8 Private religious Co-ed
75 Sacred Heart Girls’ College $10,154 HUGHESDALE 32 10.6 Catholic Girls
76 Kilbreda College $8,550 MENTONE 32 10.3 Catholic Girls
77 Our Lady of Sacred Heart Coll $5,600 BENTLEIGH 32 10.1 Catholic Girls
78 Our Lady of Mercy College $12,080 HEIDELBERG 32 9.6 Catholic Girls
79 Wesley College $43,156 MELBOURNE 32 8.9 Private Co-ed
80 St Joseph’s College $7,530 FERNTREE GULLY 32 8.8 Catholic Boys
81 Geelong Grammar School $52,240 – $88,500 CORIO 32 8.7 Private Co-ed
82 Our Lady of Sion College $11,090 BOX HILL 32 7.8 Catholic Girls
83 Braemar College $16,500 WOODEND 32 7.2 Christian Co-ed
84 Islamic College of Melbourne $4,400 TARNEIT 31 12.7 Private religious Co-ed
85 Haileybury Rendall School $16,765 BERRIMAH 31 11.0 Private Co-ed
86 Sirius College – Eastmeadows $6,590 BROADMEADOWS 31 10.7 Private Girls
87 Ave Maria College $10,950 ABERFELDIE 31 10.5 Catholic Girls
88 Emmaus College 2025 fee TBA VERMONT SOUTH 31 9.8 Catholic Co-ed
89 Gippsland Grammar $19,850 SALE 31 9.8 Private religious Co-ed
90 Girton Grammar School $16,044 BENDIGO 31 9.4 Private Co-ed
91 Berwick Grammar School $33,670 OFFICER 31 9.2 Private Co-ed
92 Overnewton Anglican Comm Coll $22,435 KEILOR 31 9.2 Private religious Co-ed
93 Eltham College $33,832 RESEARCH 31 9.0 Private Co-ed
94 St Aloysius College $13,506 NORTH MELBOURNE 31 8.6 Catholic Co-ed
95 St Bernard’s College $11,917 ESSENDON 31 8.0 Catholic Boys
96 Beaconhills College $12,688 BERWICK 31 7.9 Private Co-ed
97 Maranatha Christian School 2025 fee TBA ENDEAVOUR HILLS 31 7.7 Christian Co-ed
98 OneSchool Global Vic NA MELTON WEST 31 7.6 Private religious Co-ed
99 Wesley College $43,156 GLEN WAVERLEY 31 7.6 Private Co-ed
100 Good News Lutheran College $9,700 TARNEIT 31 7.4 Christian Co-ed
101 Mater Christi College $8,320 BELGRAVE 31 7.4 Catholic Girls

2024 VCE Data from Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

Year 12 fee data correct at the time of publication. Data is collected from publicly available information and includes tuition fees only. Fees may change, check with individual schools for up to date data.

Finding the right school in Melbourne

While VCE scores provide valuable insight, choosing the right school for your child involves considering a multitude of factors. Here are nine key aspects to evaluate in your search:

  1. Child’s Individual Needs: Every child is unique, with their own strengths, challenges, interests, and learning styles. Understanding your child’s specific needs—whether they require additional academic support, excel in certain subjects, or need a nurturing environment to build confidence—is crucial in selecting a school that will provide the right level of attention and encouragement.
  2. Facilities: The quality and range of a school’s facilities can significantly impact a child’s learning experience. Modern classrooms, science labs, libraries, sports facilities, and creative arts spaces can enhance education by providing students with the resources and environments needed to explore different areas of interest and develop new skills.
  3. Resources: Beyond physical facilities, resources include access to technology, learning materials, specialised programs and support services. Well-resourced schools can offer a broader and more enriched educational experience, helping students to thrive academically and personally.  This may be especially relevant if you have a child who is academically ahead or needs learning support.
  4. Student-to-Teacher Ratio: The student-to-teacher ratio indicates how many students there are for each teacher. Lower ratios often mean more personalised attention for each student, allowing teachers to better understand and cater to individual learning needs. This can lead to more effective teaching and a stronger student-teacher relationship.
  5. Extracurricular Activities: Extracurricular activities like sports, arts, clubs and other programs provide students with opportunities to explore interests outside of the academic curriculum. Think about the activities your child enjoys and ensure the school you choose offers a wide range of options. It’s also important to evaluate the quality of these programs—make sure they are well-organised and that your child will benefit from them fully.
  6. Location and Cost: When selecting a school, location is key—it impacts commute time, daily stress, and the availability of extracurricular activities. A nearby school can allow for more focus on studies and easier transitions, especially if it’s close to your child’s primary school.

Cost is another crucial factor. Whether considering private or public education, weigh the financial commitment against the value offered, ensuring it fits comfortably within your budget. Keep in mind that central schools are often pricier, while public schools generally cost less than private ones.

  • Well-Being Support: A school’s commitment to student well-being is crucial for fostering a supportive and healthy learning environment. This includes access to counsellors, mental health resources, anti-bullying programs, and a focus on social-emotional learning. Schools that prioritise well-being help students develop resilience, emotional intelligence and coping strategies.
  • Culture: School culture, which includes the values, traditions, norms, and social environment, is a vital aspect to consider as it will shape your child’s daily experience. To understand it better, visit the school, explore its mission statement, and learn about its core values and religious affiliations, if any.

Remember there’s no “perfect” school – focus on finding the best fit for your family.

By considering these factors holistically, you’ll be well-equipped to make an informed decision that sets your child up to thrive both academically and personally.

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Crystal Wong

Crystal Wong is an SEO Consultant, digital marketer and founder of Melbourne Schools.

Mum to the best little girl. Lover of cats, coffee and books.

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