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VIC School Directory

AU Guide covers 531 VIC secondary schools with comprehensive data to help you find the best fit

Our rankings are based on VCE results, high-achiever ratios and other multi-dimensional data — focusing on overall performance, not just scores.Methodology →

60%Academic
20%Pathway
10%Chinese Amenity
5%VCE Participation
5%Stability
531
Schools
5
Dimensions
2025
Data Year

Key Findings

  • Top-ranked
    MacRobertson Girls High School
    Score 99.3
  • 5-star schools
    40
    Score ≥ 90
  • 4-star schools
    53
    Score 80–89
  • Independent schools
    152
    283 public / 91 catholic

Complete Ranking

531 schools total
1
MacRobertson Girls High SchoolSelective
MELBOURNE Year 9-12
99.3
Score
37
VCE Median
2
Melbourne Grammar SchoolIndependent
MELBOURNE Prep-12
97.1
Score
36
VCE Median
3
Haileybury CollegeIndependent
KEYSBOROUGH Prep-12
97.0
Score
36
VCE Median
4
Nossal High SchoolSelective
BERWICK Year 9-12
96.4
Score
37
VCE Median
5
Melbourne High SchoolSelective
SOUTH YARRA Year 9-12
96.2
Score
36
VCE Median
6
Mount Scopus Memorial CollegeIndependent
BURWOOD Prep-12
96.1
Score
36
VCE Median
7
Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeIndependent
BURWOOD Prep-12
95.9
Score
35
VCE Median
8
Huntingtower SchoolIndependent
MOUNT WAVERLEY Prep-12
95.9
Score
36
VCE Median
9
John Monash Science SchoolSelective
CLAYTON Year 10-12
95.6
Score
35
VCE Median
10
Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent
CANTERBURY Prep-12
95.5
Score
36
VCE Median
11
Haileybury CollegeIndependent
KEYSBOROUGH Prep-12
95.2
Score
35
VCE Median
12
Methodist Ladies' CollegeIndependent
KEW Prep-12
95.1
Score
35
VCE Median
13
Melbourne Girls GrammarIndependent
SOUTH YARRA Prep-12
94.7
Score
36
VCE Median
14
Ruyton Girls' SchoolIndependent
KEW Prep-12
94.6
Score
36
VCE Median
15
St Kevin's CollegeCatholic
TOORAK Prep-12
94.5
Score
35
VCE Median
16
Loreto Mandeville HallCatholic
TOORAK Prep-12
94.5
Score
36
VCE Median
17
Fintona Girls' SchoolIndependent
BALWYN Prep-12
94.3
Score
35
VCE Median
18
Yarra Valley GrammarIndependent
RINGWOOD Prep-12
94.2
Score
35
VCE Median
19
Trinity Grammar School KewIndependent
KEW Prep-12
93.7
Score
35
VCE Median
20
Caulfield Grammar SchoolIndependent
WHEELERS HILL Prep-12
93.0
Score
34
VCE Median
21
Bialik CollegeIndependent
HAWTHORN Prep-12
92.9
Score
36
VCE Median
22
Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolIndependent
IVANHOE Prep-12
92.9
Score
35
VCE Median
23
Camberwell Grammar SchoolIndependent
CANTERBURY Prep-12
92.8
Score
34
VCE Median
24
Genazzano FCJ CollegeCatholic
KEW Prep-12
92.5
Score
35
VCE Median
25
Korowa Anglican Girls' SchoolIndependent
GLEN IRIS Prep-12
92.2
Score
34
VCE Median
26
The King David SchoolIndependent
ARMADALE Prep-12
92.0
Score
36
VCE Median
27
Scotch CollegeIndependent
HAWTHORN Prep-12
91.9
Score
34
VCE Median
28
Suzanne Cory High SchoolSelective
WERRIBEE Year 9-12
91.9
Score
35
VCE Median
29
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent
IVANHOE Prep-12
91.8
Score
35
VCE Median
30
Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarIndependent
CANTERBURY Prep-12
91.6
Score
34
VCE Median
31
Balwyn High SchoolPublic
BALWYN NORTH Year 7-12
91.5
Score
33
VCE Median
32
Glen Waverley Secondary CollegePublic
GLEN WAVERLEY Year 7-12
91.4
Score
33
VCE Median
33
Lauriston Girls' SchoolIndependent
ARMADALE Prep-12
91.4
Score
35
VCE Median
34
Caulfield Grammar SchoolIndependent
ST KILDA EAST Prep-12
91.0
Score
35
VCE Median
35
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeIndependent
BALLARAT CENTRAL Prep-12
91.0
Score
37
VCE Median
36
Waverley Christian CollegeIndependent
WANTIRNA SOUTH Prep-12
90.8
Score
34
VCE Median
37
Firbank Grammar SchoolIndependent
BRIGHTON Prep-12
90.7
Score
34
VCE Median
38
St Catherine's SchoolIndependent
TOORAK Prep-12
90.6
Score
34
VCE Median
39
Mentone Grammar SchoolIndependent
MENTONE Prep-12
90.6
Score
34
VCE Median
40
Siena College LtdCatholic
CAMBERWELL Year 7-12
90.0
Score
34
VCE Median
41
Mentone Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent
MENTONE Prep-12
89.8
Score
35
VCE Median
42
Sacre CoeurCatholic
GLEN IRIS Prep-12
89.6
Score
34
VCE Median
43
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar SchoolIndependent
KEILOR EAST Prep-12
89.3
Score
34
VCE Median
44
Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolIndependent
KEW Prep-12
89.2
Score
33
VCE Median
45
Wesley CollegeIndependent
MELBOURNE Prep-12
89.1
Score
33
VCE Median
46
Brighton Grammar SchoolIndependent
BRIGHTON Prep-12
89.0
Score
34
VCE Median
47
Xavier CollegeCatholic
KEW Prep-12
88.7
Score
33
VCE Median
48
Leibler Yavneh CollegeIndependent
ELSTERNWICK Prep-12
88.6
Score
36
VCE Median
49
Kilvington Grammar SchoolIndependent
ORMOND Prep-12
88.5
Score
33
VCE Median
50
St Andrews Christian CollegeIndependent
WANTIRNA SOUTH Prep-12
88.4
Score
33
VCE Median

FAQ

How is AU Guide's VIC school ranking calculated?▾
We combine VCE academic results, high-achiever ratios, VCE participation, school stability and Chinese-community amenity into a single 0–100 composite score. Rankings focus on overall performance, not a single metric. See the VCE methodology page for the full formula.
Public, private, catholic, selective — how do I choose?▾
Public schools are free with catchment-based enrolment; selective schools require entrance exams and have strong academic pressure; private schools have higher fees but rich resources; catholic schools sit in the middle on cost and emphasise values education. Start with the child's personality and family budget, then compare specific schools on results, commute and school culture.
Where are the best schools for Chinese families in VIC?▾
Looking at the top 30 schools, Victoria's top schools cluster in Melbourne's eastern suburbs (Box Hill, Glen Waverley, Balwyn) and southern suburbs (Brighton, Caulfield). The right school depends on the child's exam pathway and family commute — use the AU Guide suburb pages to compare nearby property prices, Chinese percentage and safety index.
Does the #1 ranked school mean it's the best fit?▾
Not necessarily. The #1 rank only reflects the highest composite score. The "best fit" depends on the child's ability match, commute distance, school culture, family budget and long-term planning. Highly competitive top schools may not suit children with lower stress tolerance. Visit open days, talk to current parents and let the child trial-attend.
How often is the data updated?▾
School composite scores are updated annually after VCE results are released (typically December–January). Suburb data (property prices, crime rate, Chinese percentage) is reviewed quarterly. Sources include ACARA, VCAA, ABS Census, Domain and CSA.