Firbank Grammar School

Firbank Grammar School is a private girls' school located in Brighton, southeast Melbourne, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,000 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median score of 34 points and 23.00% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 50 in AU Guide's Victorian private school academic rankings.

Brighton is a safe and liveable community. According to the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 23,252, including 1,475 Chinese residents representing 6.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups are British (37.45%), Australian (27.59%), Irish (13.81%), Scottish (10.97%), and Chinese (6.34%). In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Brighton has a crime rate of 5,423 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.80 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

The local real estate market commands high prices. According to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $3.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.5 million. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $900 and $620 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $900 and $630 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 90.70. As a private school, Firbank Grammar School has high tuition fees, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance.