Lauriston Girls' School

Lauriston Girls' School is a private girls' school located in Armadale, an inner suburb of Melbourne, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 900 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median score of 35, and 22.90% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks 19th in the AU Guide Victorian private school academic rankings.

As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Parents interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process. The school is situated in the desirable area of Armadale. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 9,368, including 670 Chinese residents, representing 7.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The main ethnic groups include English (34.55%), Australian (26.32%), Irish (13.07%), Scottish (11.37%), and Chinese (7.15%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Armadale's crime rate is 6,939 per 100,000 people, which is 1.02 times the Victorian average (6,810), placing it close to the state average with moderate safety conditions. Property prices in the area are relatively high. According to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $2.6 million AUD, with apartments at approximately $600,000 AUD. For rentals, 3-bedroom houses average $960 per week, 2-bedroom houses $770 per week, while apartment rentals are relatively lower. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide rates this school