Melbourne Grammar School

Compare Independent P-6 (Co-ed), 7-12 (Boys) Coeducational , Boarding School

School TypeCombined
Year RangeU, Prep-12
AddressDOMAIN ROAD Melbourne VIC 3004
Phone03 9865 7570
Website http://www.mgs.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students1797
Boys1564
Girls233
ICSEA Value1193
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$35,122
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government9%
State/Territory Government2%
Fees, parent contributions etc75%
Others14%
School Ranking History for Melbourne Grammar School
2015 2014 2013
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Melbourne Grammar School
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1797; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.4/1
ICSEA Score: 1193;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 20%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 3% 14% 83%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1803; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.4/1
ICSEA Score: 1187;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 19%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 3% 17% 79%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1789; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.2/1
Student Attendance Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 1178;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 18%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 5% 19% 75%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 798; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 7.9/1
Student Attendance Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 1187;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 27%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 3% 20% 77%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 803; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.5/1
Student Attendance Rate: 89%
ICSEA Score: 1192;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 22%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 5% 11% 84%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 802; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.1/1
Student Attendance Rate: 90%
ICSEA Score: 1181;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 19%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 3% 13% 83%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 798; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.3/1
Student Attendance Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 1168;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 19%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 3% 7% 89%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

83%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1193
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1797
  • Non-English Speaking20%
  • Top Quarter83%
  • Middle Top Quarter14%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter3%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2014

79%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1187
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1803
  • Non-English Speaking19%
  • Top Quarter79%
  • Middle Top Quarter17%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter3%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2013

75%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1178
  • Attendance Rate94%
  • Enrollments1789
  • Non-English Speaking18%
  • Top Quarter75%
  • Middle Top Quarter19%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter5%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2012

77%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1187
  • Attendance Rate91%
  • Enrollments798
  • Non-English Speaking27%
  • Top Quarter77%
  • Middle Top Quarter20%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter3%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2011

84%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1192
  • Attendance Rate89%
  • Enrollments803
  • Non-English Speaking22%
  • Top Quarter84%
  • Middle Top Quarter11%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter5%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2010

83%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1181
  • Attendance Rate90%
  • Enrollments802
  • Non-English Speaking19%
  • Top Quarter83%
  • Middle Top Quarter13%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter3%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2009

89%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1168
  • Attendance Rate91%
  • Enrollments798
  • Non-English Speaking19%
  • Top Quarter89%
  • Middle Top Quarter7%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter3%
  • Bottom Quarter1%
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 9th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 368
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 31.0
  • 48+ Students% 10.1
  • Number of 50 6.0
2010

Rank 8th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 388
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 29.0
  • 48+ Students% 10.6
  • Number of 50 5.7
2011

Rank 21st 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 399
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 26.0
  • 48+ Students% 7.0
  • Number of 50 2.3
2012

Rank 25th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 389
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 24.6
  • 48+ Students% 6.7
  • Number of 50 3.1
2013

Rank 18th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 383
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 27.9
  • 48+ Students% 7.8
  • Number of 50 3.9
2014

Rank 28th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 393
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 24.2
  • 48+ Students% 5.9
  • Number of 50 3.1
2015

Rank 33rd 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 386
  • Median Score 34
  • 40+ Subjects% 22.0
  • 48+ Students% 6.2
  • Number of 50 2.1

Message from the Headmaster

At Melbourne Grammar School we strongly believe that it is the quality of the human relationships within a school that defines it. Accordingly, a major emphasis is placed on the teaching and learning environment which exists both within and outside the classroom environment.

Whilst proud of the very strong academic record that Melbourne Grammar School has always maintained, our aim is always to provide the best all-round education in which a student's physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual development is enhanced.

Through our rigorous academic programme, the diverse co-curricular activities and the strong pastoral care system, Melbourne Grammar School students will learn to be independent, creative and flexible learners, operating within an ethical community, with a strong sense of responsibility to their community and society as a whole.

Melbourne Grammar School operates within a very strong values system in which we value discovery, supported by learning leading to understanding, excellence, creative thinking, leadership, integrity, moral courage, a positive sense of self, a sense of community, compassion, diversity and an appreciation of the world.

- Roy Kelly (Headmaster).

About Melbourne Grammar School

Founded in 1858, Melbourne Grammar School educates 1800 students from Prep to Year 12. The school is organised into three campuses to meet the needs of different age groups. Our Junior School, Grimwade House (Prep to Year 6), in Caulfield is coeducational, with 680 girls and boys. Wadhurst (Years 7 and 8) and the Senior School (Years 9 to 12) are in South Yarra and cater for day students and more than 110 boarders.

Whilst proud of the very strong academic record that the school has always maintained, our aim is to provide the best all-round education in which a student’s physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual development is enhanced. Melbourne Grammar School offers an educational experience in which students are guided to be productive, responsible and caring citizens of the future.

Finally, at Melbourne Grammar School we strongly believe that it is the quality of the human relationships within a school that defines it. We look forward to working with all parents in achieving this aim.

Academic Scholarship

For entry into Years 7 and 9. Based on an exam and an interview.

Costs

Partial or full remission of tuition fees.

Gender

Male

Number per year

10

Maximum Tenure

6 years

Contact Details

Ms Julie Girdwood, Director of Admissions (03) 98657570

Music Scholarship

For entry into Years 7 and 9. Based on an exam and an audition.

Costs

Full remission of tuition fees.

Gender

Male

Number per year

1

Maximum Tenure

6 years

Contact Details

Ms Julie Girdwood, Director of Admissions (03) 98657570

Key Facts

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1800 students,
680 up to Year 6,
1120 in secondary (Very Big)
196 in Year 12
383 in VCE level 3/4 Units
5 in VCE VET

Gender

33% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are streamed.
English classes are of mixed ability.

Languages: Chinese, French, Japanese, Japanese First Language, Latin

Overview of senior secondary subjects

42 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available;

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: Chinese, French, Japanese, Japanese First Language, Latin

Selected senior secondary results

28% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 35;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%, of VET 100%

Activities and Support

13 music options; 26 sporting activities; 19 other clubs or activities; 15 support staff.

Destinations

90% to university
9% to TAFE
1% to work

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