Mentone Grammar School

Mentone Grammar School is a private co-educational school located in Mentone, in Melbourne's southeast. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 1,900 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 34, with 21.60% of students scoring 40 or above, placing it in the top 50 Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide rankings.

The school is situated in Mentone, which offers a favorable community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 13,197, with 658 Chinese residents representing 5.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (35.93%), Australian (28.01%), Irish (13.50%), Scottish (10.87%), and Italian (5.96%). In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mentone has a crime rate of 5,486 per 100,000 people, which is 0.81 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating it is a safe area below 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 $1.3 million, while apartments have a median price of around $700,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $680 and $580 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $690 and $550 per week respectively. As a private school, Mentone Grammar School has high tuition fees, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance, so it's recommended to contact the school early to understand the application process. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 90.60.