Loreto Mandeville Hall

Loreto Mandeville Hall is a prestigious private girls' school located in Toorak, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,200 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median ATAR of 36, with 24.70% of students scoring 40 and above. It ranks 10th among Victorian private schools in the AU Guide academic rankings and receives a comprehensive score of 94.50 after factoring in Chinese community proportion and community safety.

The school is situated in Toorak, located in Melbourne's inner city area, which is a multicultural community. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 12,817, including 1,419 Chinese residents, representing 11.10% of the population - a moderate-sized Chinese community with convenient living amenities. The main ethnic groups include English (31.97%), Australian (22.17%), Irish (11.09%), Chinese (11.07%), and Scottish (10.61%).

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Toorak's crime rate is 5,820 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.85 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area. In terms of real estate, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $3.4 million and the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $960 and $770 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $960 and $670 per week respectively. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.