Ruyton Girls' School

Ruyton Girls' School is a prestigious private girls' school located in Kew, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers comprehensive education from Prep to Year 12, with approximately 900 students enrolled. The school demonstrates outstanding academic performance, with 2025 VCAA data showing a median study score of 36 points and 30.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Ruyton ranks 3rd in AU Guide's Victorian private school academic rankings and receives an excellent overall rating of 94.60 points when factoring in Chinese community proportion, community safety, and other considerations.

The school is situated in Kew, a multicultural community area. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 24,499, including 3,974 Chinese residents representing 16.20% of the population, creating a well-sized Chinese community with good living convenience. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (29.09%), Australian (23.83%), Chinese (16.22%), Irish (13.21%), and Scottish (9.85%) heritage.

Kew maintains good security conditions. Based on September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 5,563 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area. In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.7 million, with apartments at around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $820 and $650 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively. As a private school