Catholic Ladies' College Ltd

Catholic Ladies' College Ltd is a private girls' school located in Eltham, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 900 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 33, with 11.50% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance in the AU Guide rankings. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.

The school is situated in Eltham, which has an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 18,847, including 629 Chinese residents, representing 3.30% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic composition consists of British (40.50%), Australian (34.56%), Irish (14.19%), Scottish (12.11%), and Italian (8.23%) backgrounds.

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Eltham's crime rate is 3,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. For rental properties, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $500 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $620 and $510 per week respectively. Taking into consideration factors such as the Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a score of 81.80.