Bacchus Marsh Grammar

Bacchus Marsh Grammar is a large private co-educational school located in Bacchus Marsh on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 3,600 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median score of 32, with 10.90% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance in the AU Guide rankings.

The school is situated in the Bacchus Marsh area, which has a relatively homogeneous population structure. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 7,808, with the main ethnic groups being British (39.24%), Australian (37.10%), Irish (14.00%), and Scottish (12.19%). The Chinese population numbers only 59 people, representing 0.80% of the population, indicating a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents.

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bacchus Marsh has a crime rate of 11,821 per 100,000 people, which is 1.74 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000, with apartments at around $400,000. Rental levels are moderate, with 3-bedroom houses averaging $460 per week and 2-bedroom houses around $380 per week.

As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance. Taking into consideration factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 77.70 points.