Wesley College is an independent co-ed school offering the International Baccalaureate and running a dedicated English Language Preparation Program.
NAPLAN averaging 49 points above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 77.0; the result is a B+ overall.
Wesley College is an independent co-ed school offering the International Baccalaureate and running a dedicated English Language Preparation Program. The school is known for strong rowing, high-performance tennis, and performing arts. Beyond the campus, students access outdoor education at Clunes and immersive learning through the Yiramalay Studio School and Native Garden. The teaching culture is academically intense with a hands-on, experiential bent. This suits families wanting rigorous study alongside active, creative engagement and access to quality sporting facilities and arts programs.
Wesley College is also known as Wesley Melbourne.
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 65.6/100, rated "Good". 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 1172 (98th percentile; the national average is 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 an 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.
Wesley College is located in Melbourne, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1172 (98th 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.