Huntingtower School

Huntingtower School is a prestigious private coeducational school located in Mount Waverley in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers a complete educational program from prep to Year 12 and currently enrolls approximately 800 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates exceptional academic performance with a median study score of 36 points and 27.70% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks 6th in AU Guide's academic rankings for Victorian private schools.

The school is situated in Mount Waverley, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 35,340, including 9,426 Chinese residents, representing 26.70% of the population. The community features diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of Chinese (26.67%), British (18.38%), Australian (15.59%), Indian (7.68%), and Greek (6.43%) backgrounds.

The area maintains excellent public safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mount Waverley's crime rate is 4,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.69 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 local median house price is approximately $1.6 million, while the median unit price is around $1.1 million. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $640 and $550 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units rent for approximately $680 and $600 per week respectively.

Considering factors such as academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide awards this school a comprehensive rating of 95.90 points.