Avila College

Avila College is a private girls' school located in Mount Waverley in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 students. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school has a median study score of 32, with 12.10% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking among the top 100 Victorian private schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.

Mount Waverley, where the school is located, is one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 35,340, including 9,426 Chinese residents, representing 26.70% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (26.67%), British (18.38%), Australian (15.59%), Indian (7.68%), and Greek (6.43%). The area enjoys good public safety, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing Mount Waverley's crime rate at 4,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.69 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.6 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.1 million. Rental rates are approximately $640 per week for 3-bedroom houses and $550 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $680 and $600 per week respectively. As a private school, Avila College has high tuition fees, and popular schools typically require queuing several years in advance, so interested parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process. Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety factors, AU Guide gives this school a score of 86.60.