Independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in Melbourne CBD; 1905 students.
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%).
Melbourne Grammar School has an overall SchoolRank score of 80.6/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 80/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1177, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (61/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Melbourne Grammar 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 549, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 633, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 649, 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.
Melbourne Grammar School is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,905 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.
Melbourne Grammar School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 47% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 98%, which is strong.
Melbourne Grammar School has a median ATAR of 89.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 206%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Melbourne Grammar School is located in Melbourne, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1177 (98th 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.