Fintona Girls' School
Fintona Girls' School is an independent combined school in Balwyn, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1191, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 533 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 58% of students have a language background other than English.
Balwyn VIC 3103. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fintona Girls' School compares
By ICSEA, Fintona Girls' School ranks 7th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Balwyn Primary School, a government primary school 0.1 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. Fintona Girls' School scores 1191, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Fintona Girls' 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 Balwyn
Fintona Girls' School is located in Balwyn, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,975/wk and median rent of $451/wk. Population: 13,495.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balwyn suburb profileSchools near Fintona Girls' School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fintona Girls' School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balwyn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balwyn | 0.1 km | 1171 | 20 lower | 574 |
| Chatham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Surrey Hills | 1.0 km | 1147 | 44 lower | 241 |
| Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 1.1 km | 1141 | 50 lower | 775 |
| Camberwell Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 1.2 km | 1192 | 1 higher | 1,346 |
| Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 1.6 km | 1135 | 56 lower | 814 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fintona Girls' School a government school?
No, Fintona Girls' School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Fintona Girls' School offer?
Fintona Girls' School offers Prep-12.
What is Fintona Girls' School's ICSEA score?
Fintona Girls' School has an ICSEA score of 1191, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fintona Girls' School?
Fintona Girls' School has 533 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fintona Girls' School?
The nearest schools to Fintona Girls' School are Balwyn Primary School (0.1 km), St Paul's College (0.6 km), Chatham Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Fintona Girls' School located?
Fintona Girls' School is located in Balwyn, VIC 3103. Visit the school website at https://www.fintona.vic.edu.au.