Camberwell Grammar School

Camberwell Grammar School is a private boys' school located in Canterbury, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median score of 34 and 20.30% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 50 Victorian private schools for academic achievement according to AU Guide.

The school is situated in the Canterbury area, which boasts an excellent community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 7,800, including 1,549 Chinese residents representing 19.90% of the population, forming a moderate-sized Chinese community with convenient living amenities. The main ethnic composition includes British (30.10%), Australian (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), and Scottish (10.76%) heritage.

In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Canterbury has a crime rate of 2,885 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), 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 $4.2 million, while apartments have a median price of around $1.2 million. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $820 and $650 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively.

Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 92.80 points. As a private school, fees are high and popular schools typically require waiting lists of several years in advance, so it is recommended