Peninsula Grammar

Peninsula Grammar is a co-educational private school located in Mount Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,300 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median score of 32, with 12.40% of students scoring 40 and above, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance in the AU Guide rankings.

As a private school, Peninsula Grammar charges higher fees, and popular schools like this typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process. The school is situated in Mount Eliza, which has a total population of 18,734 people, including 332 Chinese residents representing 1.80% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British ancestry (47.28%), Australian ancestry (35.29%), Irish ancestry (12.96%), Scottish ancestry (12.76%), and Italian ancestry (4.10%).

From a community safety perspective, Mount Eliza performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 2,637 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.39 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property, first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $1.6 million AUD, while apartments have a median price of around $700,000 AUD. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $500 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments both rent for approximately $580 and $500 per week respectively. Taking into consideration multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given this school an overall rating of 80.40 points.