Girton Grammar School

Girton Grammar School is a co-educational private school located in Bendigo, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,100 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median ATAR score of 33, with 16.10% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide.

As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process. Based on AU Guide's comprehensive assessment considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, the school receives an overall rating of 82.90.

The school is located in the Bendigo area, which according to 2021 ABS census data has a total population of 5,652, including 119 Chinese residents representing 2.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (42.27%), Australian (35.46%), Irish (16.84%), Scottish (13.18%), and German (4.87%) residents.

It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bendigo has a crime rate of 48,514 per 100,000 people, which is 7.12 times the Victorian average (6,810), classifying it as a high-crime area. Parents are advised to carefully consider this factor when making their choice. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000 AUD, with apartments at around $500,000 AUD, making rental costs relatively moderate.