Large independent co-ed school in Mount Waverley, VIC, serving Prep–12 with strong academic focus and diverse extracurricular offerings.
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.
Median ATAR 89.0 ranks #8 of 522 Victoria schools (top 2%). Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #3 of 136 (top 2%).
Huntingtower School has an overall SchoolRank score of 86.3/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 87/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1201, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (62/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
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 a 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 strong.
Huntingtower School has a median ATAR of 89.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 87%.
Huntingtower School is located in Mount Waverley, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1201 (99th 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.