Bialik College is an independent Jewish secondary school in Hawthorn with a clear religious and cultural identity.
NAPLAN averaging 44 points above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 89.0; the result is a B+ overall.
Bialik College is an independent Jewish secondary school in Hawthorn with a clear religious and cultural identity. It combines Jewish education with a Zionist ethos, and uses Cultures of Thinking as its learning framework. The school has strong arts and sport programs, supported by facilities including an aquatics centre and sports complex. Pastoral care is central to school life, underpinned by a tight-knit community feel. There is selective gifted provision through the Rosenkranz Centre, and learning support through the Genia Janover Centre.
Bialik College is also known as Bialik Hawthorn.
Median ATAR 89.0 ranks #8 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #3 of 136.
Bialik College has an overall SchoolRank score of 64.7/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A− (Excellent) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1164 (97th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bialik College, Year 3 students averaged 444 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 529, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 586, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 621, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Bialik College is a medium-sized Independent combined school with approximately 987 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.
Bialik College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Bialik College has a median ATAR of 89.0.
Bialik College is located in Hawthorn, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1164 (97th 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.