Best Private Schools in Melbourne [2025 Rankings]

What’s in this 2025 Private Schools in Melbourne Rankings guide?

This guide explains who the top private schools in Melbourne, Victoria are and what makes them stand out. These rankings are designed to inform—not to promote one school over another. Think of them as a snapshot of academic performance, to be used together with other factors when deciding which private school is the right fit for your child.

Read the full list of high school rankings in Victoria here.

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Why do high school rankings matter?

A private high school is any educational institution which is funded mainly through school fees, not public/government funding. Some parents may prefer to send their children to private schools because they generally offer the resources and facilities to nurture a good result from their students.

Many families look at school rankings to help choose the best high school for their child, especially when there are several private schools near them. Rankings like the one in this guide can give you an idea of how well students at each school performed in last year’s VCAA 3 & 4 VCE.

These rankings show how well students have done in the past and how much effort is usually needed to get good results. Don’t let that scare you off! While some of these schools may have a heavier workload, they often provide strong support and guidance to help your child manage VCE stress and do their best.

Top Private Schools in Melbourne in 2025

How to read the private school rankings

Terminology

• Median VCE score: If all the VCE scores from the school are listed from lowest to highest, the median is the middle score
• 40+ Study Scoreas (%): The percentage of VCE study scores at the school that were 40 or higher—indicates high achievement.

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The table below lists the top 11 schools by the percentage of study scores of 40 or higher.

Please note, these tables and charts are made using publicly available data.