Independent Adventist co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in Taylors Hill, VIC; 1102 students.
NAPLAN averaging +28 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 48.0; the result is a B+ overall.
Gilson College is also known as Gilson Taylors Hill.
Median ATAR 48.0 ranks #490 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #132 of 136.
Gilson College has an overall SchoolRank score of 61/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 64/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1073, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Gilson College, Year 3 students averaged 433 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 526, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 568, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 589, 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.
Gilson College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,102 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Gilson College 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, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Gilson College has a median ATAR of 48.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 100%.
Gilson College is located in Taylors Hill, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1073 (76th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.