MacRobertson Girls High School

MacRobertson Girls High School is an elite public girls' school located in Melbourne's inner city, enrolling students in grades 9-12 with approximately 1,200 students. As a selective public school, it is not bound by catchment zones and admits students through competitive entrance examinations.

Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median score of 37, with 34.70% of students scoring 40 or above. In the AU Guide academic rankings, the school ranks 1st among Victorian public schools. After considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide awarded the school a comprehensive score of 99.30.

The school is situated in Melbourne's inner city, which is one of the main Chinese residential communities. According to the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 54,941, with 16,763 Chinese residents, representing 30.50% of the population. The main ethnic composition includes Chinese (30.51%), British (14.96%), Australian (9.22%), Indian (6.65%), and Irish (5.44%).

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 33,958 per 100,000 people, which is 4.99 times the Victorian average (6,810), classifying it as a high-crime area. For property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median apartment price is approximately $500,000 AUD, with weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $800 and $660 respectively, and 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments at approximately $1,080 and $750 respectively.