Also known as BGS Mount Martha and Balcombe Mount Martha
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 73.0; the result is a B overall.
Balcombe Grammar School is also known as BGS Mount Martha and Balcombe Mount Martha.
Median ATAR 73.0 ranks #107 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #65 of 136.
Balcombe Grammar School has an overall SchoolRank score of 58.4/100, grade B (around the national average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1096 (83rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Balcombe Grammar School, Year 3 students averaged 435 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 515, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 554, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 582, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Balcombe Grammar School is a medium-sized Independent combined school with approximately 954 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Balcombe Grammar School has approximate annual tuition fees of $10,843. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B− (slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Balcombe Grammar School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Balcombe Grammar School has a median ATAR of 73.0.
Balcombe Grammar School is located in Mount Martha, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1096 (83rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.