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Top 100 VCE schools by study scores of 40+ in Australia (2025)

Victorian schools ranked by the percentage of VCE study scores of 40 or above (the top ~9% of scores statewide), for schools offering Year 12 with 30 or more VCE students. Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index for context; 100 schools shown out of all eligible VCE schools by study scores of 40+ in Australia.

  1. 1
    79
    Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBallarat VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 35% · median 37
  2. 2
    84
    MacRobertson Girls High SchoolMelbourne VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 34.7% · median 37
  3. 3
    78
    Nossal High SchoolBerwick VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 32.4% · median 37
  4. 4
    86
    Ruyton Girls' SchoolKew VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 30.9% · median 36
  5. 5
    89
    Melbourne Girls GrammarSouth Yarra VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 30.4% · median 36
  6. 6
    84
    Melbourne High SchoolSouth Yarra VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 29.9% · median 36
  7. 7
    85
    Melbourne Grammar SchoolMelbourne VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 29.3% · median 36
  8. 8
    89
    Huntingtower SchoolMount Waverley VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 27.7% · median 36
  9. 9
    81
    Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolCanterbury VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 27.5% · median 36
  10. 10
    90
    Fintona Girls' SchoolBalwyn VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 26.8% · median 35
  11. 11
    84
    Haileybury CollegeKeysborough VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 26.5% · median 35
  12. 12
    75
    Mount Scopus Memorial CollegeBurwood VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 25.5% · median 36
  13. 13
    82
    Suzanne Cory High SchoolWerribee VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 25% · median 35
  14. 14
    80
    Bialik CollegeHawthorn VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 24.8% · median 36
  15. 15
    81
    Loreto Mandeville HallToorak VIC · Catholic Combined% scores 40+: 24.7% · median 36
  16. 16
    84
    Korowa Anglican Girls' SchoolGlen Iris VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 24.5% · median 34
  17. 17
    69
    Leibler Yavneh CollegeElsternwick VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 24.1% · median 36
  18. 18
    90
    Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeBurwood VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 24.1% · median 35
  19. 19
    83
    Yarra Valley GrammarRingwood VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 23.8% · median 35
  20. 20
    87
    St Kevin's CollegeToorak VIC · Catholic Combined% scores 40+: 23.6% · median 35
  21. 21
    89
    Methodist Ladies' CollegeKew VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 23.2% · median 35
  22. 22
    76
    Firbank Grammar SchoolBrighton VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 23% · median 34
  23. 23
    90
    Lauriston Girls' SchoolArmadale VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 22.9% · median 35
  24. 24
    88
    Caulfield Grammar SchoolSt Kilda East VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 22.6% · median 35
  25. 25
    79
    The King David SchoolArmadale VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 22.2% · median 36
  26. 26
    83
    John Monash Science SchoolClayton VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 22% · median 35
  27. 27
    89
    St Catherine's SchoolToorak VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 22% · median 34
  28. 28
    75
    Mentone Grammar SchoolMentone VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 21.6% · median 34
  29. 29
    64
    Beth Rivkah Ladies CollegeSt Kilda East VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 21.5% · median 34
  30. 30
    86
    Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolIvanhoe VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 21.4% · median 35
  31. 31
    86
    Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolIvanhoe VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 20.9% · median 35
  32. 32
    84
    Mentone Girls' Grammar SchoolMentone VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 20.6% · median 35
  33. 33
    71
    Genazzano FCJ CollegeKew VIC · Catholic Combined% scores 40+: 20.4% · median 35
  34. 34
    77
    Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarCanterbury VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 20.4% · median 34
  35. 35
    88
    Camberwell Grammar SchoolCanterbury VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 20.3% · median 34
  36. 36
    71
    Waverley Christian CollegeWantirna South VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 20.1% · median 34
  37. 37
    59
    Yeshivah CollegeSt Kilda East VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 19.2% · median 34
  38. 38
    85
    Balwyn High SchoolBalwyn North VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 19.2% · median 33
  39. 39
    84
    Scotch CollegeHawthorn VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 19% · median 34
  40. 40
    81
    Tintern GrammarRingwood East VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 18.6% · median 34
  41. 41
    81
    Brighton Grammar SchoolBrighton VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 18.6% · median 34
  42. 42
    81
    Sacre CoeurGlen Iris VIC · Catholic Combined% scores 40+: 18.5% · median 34
  43. 43
    83
    Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolEssendon VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 18.5% · median 34
  44. 44
    89
    Kilvington Grammar SchoolOrmond VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 17.7% · median 33
  45. 45
    78
    St Andrews Christian CollegeWantirna South VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 17.6% · median 33
  46. 46
    72
    Yesodei HaTorah CollegeElwood VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 17.1% · median 34
  47. 47
    85
    Penleigh & Essendon Grammar SchoolKeilor East VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 16.9% · median 34
  48. 48
    86
    The Knox SchoolWantirna South VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 16.9% · median 33
  49. 49
    69
    Goulburn Valley Grammar SchoolShepparton VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 16.3% · median 34
  50. 50
    72
    Girton Grammar SchoolBendigo VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 16.1% · median 33
  51. 51
    63
    Islamic College of MelbourneTarneit VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 15.8% · median 32
  52. 52
    86
    Alphington Grammar SchoolAlphington VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 15.7% · median 31
  53. 53
    79
    Mazenod CollegeMulgrave VIC · Catholic Secondary% scores 40+: 15.3% · median 33
  54. 54
    76
    Xavier CollegeKew VIC · Catholic Combined% scores 40+: 15.2% · median 33
  55. 55
    80
    Glen Waverley Secondary CollegeGlen Waverley VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 14.7% · median 33
  56. 56
    75
    Oxley Christian CollegeChirnside Park VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 14.7% · median 33
  57. 57
    88
    Wesley CollegeMelbourne VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 14.5% · median 33
  58. 58
    82
    Toorak CollegeMount Eliza VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 14.4% · median 34
  59. 59
    86
    The Geelong CollegeNewtown VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 14% · median 33
  60. 60
    89
    Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolKew VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 13.8% · median 33
  61. 61
    82
    Star of the Sea CollegeBrighton VIC · Catholic Secondary% scores 40+: 13.7% · median 33
  62. 62
    76
    Our Lady of Sion CollegeBox Hill VIC · Catholic Secondary% scores 40+: 13.6% · median 32
  63. 63
    76
    Kilbreda CollegeMentone VIC · Catholic Secondary% scores 40+: 13.2% · median 32
  64. 64
    87
    St Leonard's CollegeBrighton East VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 12.8% · median 33
  65. 65
    78
    Mckinnon Secondary CollegeMckinnon VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 12.5% · median 33
  66. 66
    84
    Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary SchoolSouthbank VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 12.4% · median 33
  67. 67
    74
    Peninsula GrammarMount Eliza VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 12.4% · median 32
  68. 68
    84
    Kingswood CollegeBox Hill VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 12.4% · median 31
  69. 69
    80
    Melbourne Girls CollegeRichmond VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 12.1% · median 32
  70. 70
    79
    Avila CollegeMount Waverley VIC · Catholic Secondary% scores 40+: 12.1% · median 32
  71. 71
    85
    Westbourne Grammar SchoolTruganina VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 12% · median 32
  72. 72
    64
    Al-Taqwa CollegeTruganina VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 11.9% · median 33
  73. 73
    76
    Box Hill High SchoolBox Hill VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 11.7% · median 32
  74. 74
    85
    East Doncaster Secondary CollegeDoncaster East VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 11.6% · median 32
  75. 75
    84
    Catholic Ladies' College LtdEltham VIC · Catholic Secondary% scores 40+: 11.5% · median 33
  76. 76
    81
    Kardinia International CollegeBell Post Hill VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 11.2% · median 33
  77. 77
    35
    Darul Ulum College of VictoriaFawkner VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 11.1% · median 31
  78. 78
    72
    Williamstown High SchoolWilliamstown VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 10.9% · median 32
  79. 79
    74
    Bacchus Marsh GrammarBacchus Marsh VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 10.9% · median 32
  80. 80
    79
    Alice Miller SchoolMacedon VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 10.7% · median 32
  81. 81
    79
    Geelong Grammar SchoolCorio VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 10.6% · median 32
  82. 82
    84
    Auburn High SchoolHawthorn East VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 10.6% · median 31
  83. 83
    77
    Our Lady of Mercy CollegeHeidelberg VIC · Catholic Secondary% scores 40+: 10.3% · median 33
  84. 84
    89
    St Michael's Grammar SchoolSt Kilda VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 10.3% · median 33
  85. 85
    76
    Kew High SchoolKew East VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 10.3% · median 31
  86. 86
    70
    Ballarat GrammarWendouree VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 10.2% · median 32
  87. 87
    81
    Eltham CollegeResearch VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 10.2% · median 32
  88. 88
    80
    Ashwood High SchoolAshwood VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 10.1% · median 32
  89. 89
    68
    Northside Christian CollegeBundoora VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 10.1% · median 30
  90. 90
    66
    Hume Anglican GrammarMickleham VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 10% · median 31
  91. 91
    35
    St Mary's Coptic Orthodox CollegeCoolaroo VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 10% · median 29
  92. 92
    72
    Blackburn High SchoolBlackburn VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 9.8% · median 31
  93. 93
    68
    Academy of Mary ImmaculateFitzroy VIC · Catholic Secondary% scores 40+: 9.8% · median 31
  94. 94
    84
    Highvale Secondary CollegeGlen Waverley VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 9.7% · median 31
  95. 95
    74
    Billanook CollegeMooroolbark VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 9.7% · median 31
  96. 96
    74
    De La Salle CollegeMalvern VIC · Catholic Combined% scores 40+: 9.6% · median 32
  97. 97
    63
    Balcombe Grammar SchoolMount Martha VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 9.6% · median 31
  98. 98
    54
    Ilim CollegeDallas VIC · Independent Combined% scores 40+: 9.6% · median 30
  99. 99
    76
    Mentone Girls Secondary CollegeMentone VIC · Government Secondary% scores 40+: 9.5% · median 31
  100. 100
    84
    St Aloysius CollegeNorth Melbourne VIC · Catholic Secondary% scores 40+: 9.4% · median 32

There are 451 VCE schools by study scores of 40+ in Australia eligible for this list; the top 100 are shown. Ballarat Clarendon College in Ballarat is ranked first with a median VCE study score of 37 and 35% of study scores at 40 or above. 19 of the top 100 are government schools and 81 are Catholic or independent; the median ICSEA across the list is 1146.

The top 10 VCE schools by study scores of 40+ in Australia for 2025 are: 1. Ballarat Clarendon College (Ballarat, VIC); 2. MacRobertson Girls High School (Melbourne, VIC); 3. Nossal High School (Berwick, VIC); 4. Ruyton Girls' School (Kew, VIC); 5. Melbourne Girls Grammar (South Yarra, VIC); 6. Melbourne High School (South Yarra, VIC); 7. Melbourne Grammar School (Melbourne, VIC); 8. Huntingtower School (Mount Waverley, VIC); 9. Camberwell Girls Grammar School (Canterbury, VIC); 10. Fintona Girls' School (Balwyn, VIC).

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What is the best vce 40+ school in Australia?

Ballarat Clarendon College in Ballarat, VIC ranks first among VCE schools by study scores of 40+ in Australia with a Success Index of 78.6 out of 100 and an ICSEA of 1172.

How are VCE schools by study scores of 40+ in Australia ranked?

Victorian schools ranked by the percentage of VCE study scores of 40 or above (the top ~9% of scores statewide), for schools offering Year 12 with 30 or more VCE students. Results are published by the state curriculum authority for the most recent completed year and matched to ACARA school records by name and locality.

How many public schools are in the top 100 VCE schools by study scores of 40+ in Australia?

19 of the top 100 VCE schools by study scores of 40+ in Australia are government schools; 81 are Catholic or independent.

Do these rankings include NAPLAN or ATAR results?

Not yet. ACARA does not publish school-level NAPLAN results in bulk, and ATAR results are released by state authorities in different formats. The Success Index uses the measures ACARA publishes for every school so that all schools are compared on identical data. Where a school publishes its own results we link to its website.