St Michael's Grammar School

St Michael's Grammar School is a private co-educational school located in St Kilda, Melbourne's inner city, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,100 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median ATAR of 33, with 10.30% of students achieving an ATAR of 40 or above, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance in the AU Guide rankings. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 82.90.

The school is located in St Kilda, which according to 2021 ABS census data has a total population of 19,490 people, including 648 Chinese residents representing 3.30% of the population - a relatively low Chinese proportion. The main ethnic groups are English (32.50%), Australian (20.14%), Irish (15.95%), Scottish (10.70%), and Italian (5.51%).

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, St Kilda has a crime rate of 17,599 per 100,000 people, which is 2.58 times higher than the Victorian average (6,810). Parents are advised to visit the area personally to assess the specific situation.

In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.4 million, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $1,000 and $750 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $980 and $650 per week respectively.

As a private school, fees are high, and popular schools 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 detailed application process.