Government secondary co-ed in Grovedale, VIC; 693 students, Years 7–12.
NAPLAN 24 points below national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 51.0; the result is a B- overall.
Median ATAR 51.0 ranks #463 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #244 of 295.
Grovedale College draws students from the Grovedale College (and 1 more zone).
Grovedale College has an overall SchoolRank score of 40.2/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 46/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 996, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Grovedale College, Year 7 students averaged 526 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 535, below the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.
Grovedale College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 693 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Grovedale College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 48/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Grovedale College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 23% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 80%, which is below the national benchmark.
Grovedale College has a median ATAR of 51.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 94%.
Grovedale College is located in Grovedale, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 996 (45th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.