Large independent boys' school, Prep–12, Hawthorn VIC; 1957 students.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 83.0; the result is a B+ overall.
Median ATAR 83.0 ranks #34 of 522 Victoria schools (top 7%). Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #23 of 136.
Scotch College has an overall SchoolRank score of 76.1/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 81/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1188, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Scotch College, Year 3 students averaged 490 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 550, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 610, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 639, 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.
Scotch College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,957 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.
Scotch College has approximate annual tuition fees of $37,291. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 59/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Scotch College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is strong.
Scotch College has a median ATAR of 83.0.
Scotch College is located in Hawthorn, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1188 (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.