Carey Baptist Grammar School
Carey Baptist Grammar School is an independent combined school in Kew, 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 2,564 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 37% of students have a language background other than English.
Kew VIC 3101. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Carey Baptist Grammar School compares
By ICSEA, Carey Baptist Grammar School ranks 19th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School - Blackhall-Kalimna Preshil Senior School, an independent combined school 0.4 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. Carey Baptist Grammar School scores 1177, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Carey Baptist 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.
Schools near Carey Baptist Grammar School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carey Baptist Grammar School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 0.4 km | 1154 | 23 lower | 200 |
| Auburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hawthorn East | 0.5 km | 1162 | 15 lower | 381 |
| Methodist Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Kew | 0.8 km | 1190 | 13 higher | 2,169 |
| Ruyton Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 1.0 km | 1198 | 21 higher | 854 |
| Swinburne Senior Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hawthorn | 1.0 km | 1093 | 84 lower | 374 |
| Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 1.1 km | 1180 | 3 higher | 777 |
| Genazzano FCJ CollegeCatholic Combined · Kew | 1.1 km | 1127 | 50 lower | 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carey Baptist Grammar School a government school?
No, Carey Baptist Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Carey Baptist Grammar School offer?
Carey Baptist Grammar School offers Prep-12.
What is Carey Baptist Grammar School's ICSEA score?
Carey Baptist 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 Carey Baptist Grammar School?
Carey Baptist Grammar School has 2,564 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carey Baptist Grammar School?
The nearest schools to Carey Baptist Grammar School are Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School - Blackhall-Kalimna Preshil Senior School (0.4 km), Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School (0.4 km), Auburn Primary School (0.5 km).
Where is Carey Baptist Grammar School located?
Carey Baptist Grammar School is located in Kew, VIC 3101. Visit the school website at https://www.carey.com.au/.