Huntingtower School is an independent combined co-ed school in Mount Waverley that stands out for its exceptional music and outdoor education programs.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level, solid student growth, and a median ATAR of 89.0; the result is an A overall.
Huntingtower School is an independent combined co-ed school in Mount Waverley that stands out for its exceptional music and outdoor education programs. The school maintains a traditional, structured approach with a strong emphasis on pastoral care, offering children meaningful time learning outdoors and in nature. Set across magnificent gardens and grounds, Huntingtower suits families who value experiential learning and want their child in a nurturing environment where music and outdoor education are genuine strengths, not sidelines.
Huntingtower School is also known as Huntingtower Mount Waverley.
Median ATAR 89.0 ranks #8 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #3 of 136.
Huntingtower School has an overall SchoolRank score of 84.1/100, rated "Excellent". 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 1201 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Huntingtower School, Year 3 students averaged 469 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 584, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 645, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 659, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. 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.
Huntingtower School is a medium-sized Independent combined school with approximately 785 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.
Huntingtower School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is excellent.
Huntingtower School has a median ATAR of 89.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 87%.
Huntingtower School is located in Mount Waverley, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1201 (99th 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.