Ivanhoe Grammar School

Ivanhoe Grammar School is a private co-educational school located in Ivanhoe, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 2,400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median score of 35, with 21.40% of students scoring 40 or above. It ranks within the top 50 Victorian private schools for academic performance in AU Guide's rankings. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 92.90 points.

The Ivanhoe area where the school is located has a total population of 13,374 according to the 2021 ABS census data, with 1,257 Chinese residents representing 9.40% of the population - a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The main ethnic groups include English (29.61%), Australian (25.86%), Irish (13.98%), Italian (11.25%), and Scottish (10.04%). In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 8,831 per 100,000 people, which is 1.30 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly above the state average.

Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.1 million, while the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $600 and $500 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $620 and $510 per week respectively. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Parents considering this school are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.