Melbourne Grammar School
Melbourne Grammar School is an independent combined school in Melbourne, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1177, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,905 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Melbourne VIC 3004. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Melbourne Grammar School compares
By ICSEA, Melbourne Grammar School ranks 19th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 35 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Melbourne Grammar School - Wadhurst Campus, an independent combined school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Melbourne Grammar School scores 1177, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Melbourne Grammar School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Melbourne
Melbourne Grammar School is located in Melbourne, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,448/wk and median rent of $381/wk. Population: 54,941.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Melbourne suburb profileSchools near Melbourne Grammar School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melbourne Grammar School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacRobertson Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Melbourne | 0.4 km | 1186 | 9 higher | 1,195 |
| Christ Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Primary · South Yarra | 1.1 km | 1213 | 36 higher | 287 |
| Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Southbank | 1.1 km | 1141 | 36 lower | 344 |
| Melbourne Girls GrammarIndependent Combined · South Yarra | 1.2 km | 1181 | 4 higher | 1,046 |
| South Yarra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Yarra | 1.2 km | 1152 | 25 lower | 435 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melbourne Grammar School a government school?
No, Melbourne Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Melbourne Grammar School offer?
Melbourne Grammar School offers Prep-12.
What is Melbourne Grammar School's ICSEA score?
Melbourne Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1177, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melbourne Grammar School?
Melbourne Grammar School has 1,905 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melbourne Grammar School?
The nearest schools to Melbourne Grammar School are Melbourne Grammar School - Wadhurst Campus (0.2 km), MacRobertson Girls High School (0.4 km), Melbourne Girls Grammar - Morris Hall Campus (0.8 km).
Where is Melbourne Grammar School located?
Melbourne Grammar School is located in Melbourne, VIC 3004. Visit the school website at http://www.mgs.vic.edu.au.