Large independent co-ed school in Melbourne serving Prep–12 with 3181 students.
NAPLAN averaging +49 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 77.0; the result is a B overall.
Median ATAR 77.0 ranks #75 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #52 of 136.
Wesley College has an overall SchoolRank score of 68.2/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 73/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1172, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Wesley College, Year 3 students averaged 457 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 537, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 590, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 619, 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.
Wesley College is a large independent combined school with approximately 3,181 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.
Wesley College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Wesley College has a median ATAR of 77.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 222%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Wesley College is located in Melbourne, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1172 (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.