Ave Maria College
VerifiedAberfeldie, Victoria · Catholic · Girls · Year 7 to Year 12
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S360 score: 68.5%
Ave Maria College is a girls', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Aberfeldie, Victoria. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Leading tier. It ranks 9th among Catholic girls schools in Victoria.
Schools360 scoring overview
The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.
Key information
- Affiliation
- Catholic
- Year range
- Year 7 to Year 12
- Gender
- Girls
- Boarding
- No
- Total enrolments
- 807
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
- Location
- Aberfeldie, Victoria
14-22 Vida Street Aberfeldie VIC 3040
View on Google MapsICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.
Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
NAPLAN
Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.
2025 NAPLAN results
| Year level | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | 563(-3) | 586(+17) | 551(-9) | 557(-12) | 543(-33) |
| Year 9 | 587(-9) | 619(+8) | 579(-7) | 585(-9) | 573(-32) |
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 563(-3)
- Writing
- 586(+17)
- Spelling
- 551(-9)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 557(-12)
- Numeracy
- 543(-33)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 587(-9)
- Writing
- 619(+8)
- Spelling
- 579(-7)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 585(-9)
- Numeracy
- 573(-32)
Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
Senior secondary results
Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.
2025
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 31 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 8.3% |
| Median ATAR | 72.2 |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 31
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 8.3%
- Result
- Median ATAR
- Figure
- 72.2
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2024
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 31 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 10.5% |
| Median ATAR | 70.88 |
| ATAR 90 and over | 19.0% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 31
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 10.5%
- Result
- Median ATAR
- Figure
- 70.88
- Result
- ATAR 90 and over
- Figure
- 19.0%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2023
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 31 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 7.2% |
| Median ATAR | 74.5 |
| ATAR 90 and over | 15.5% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 31
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 7.2%
- Result
- Median ATAR
- Figure
- 74.5
- Result
- ATAR 90 and over
- Figure
- 15.5%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2022
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 30 |
| Median ATAR | 73.7 |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 30
- Result
- Median ATAR
- Figure
- 73.7
About Ave Maria College
She Who Belongs. She Who Thrives.
Ave Maria College is an inclusive Catholic girls’ secondary school located in Aberfeldie, Melbourne, that fosters academic achievement and self-confidence. Founded in 1963, the College was established by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary with the vision to provide high-quality Catholic education to the young women of Essendon and beyond. 60 years on, our unwavering dedication to women’s education continues as we empower our students by providing the foundation of belonging and instilling curiosity to explore, courage to excel, confidence to thrive, compassion to love, and community within which they may grow. Our slightly smaller cohort sizes and compact campus mean that we get to know our students, not just in the classroom but through the myriad of co-curricular and leadership activities available to them. Not only do we aim to foster the creative, spiritual, academic, physical, and social abilities and talents of our students but we also champion student voice to ensure every student is provided the opportunity to thrive.
Academic excellence
Learning and teaching at the College is characterised as inclusive, meaningful, collaborative, and personalised. We pride ourselves on providing a rigorous curriculum with an innovative and contemporary approach to teaching which supports students to success in any field they may choose. As a result, Ninety-two percent of graduates from the Class of 2023 received their first or second preference of tertiary pathway across a wider range of fields, including Engineering, Law, Education, Biomedicine, Allied Health, Business and Commerce. Throughout their time at the College, students’ skills are recognised, developed, and celebrated, imparting students with the courage to excel in their studies. In 2023, 15.50% of students achieved an ATAR over 90, and 39.53% achieved an ATAR over 80.
Student wellbeing
At Ave Maria College, we are committed to providing the best foundations for students to engage and thrive. Our Positive Behaviour Framework, which incorporates Visible Wellbeing and Restorative Practices, is designed to meet the needs of the College community, taking an education focus that is age-appropriate and rooted in current research. We acknowledge the importance of wellbeing to learning success and empower students to tackle challenges both in and out of the classroom through the use of positive psychology techniques. The College has designed a social and emotional learning program for each year level that allows for a range of experiences for our students, including Wellbeing Days and fortnightly Mentor Period sessions that allow us to address specific growth areas. We liaise with a range of providers to ensure that our students have access to leaders in their fields. At the heart of our approach to Student Wellbeing is knowing our students and being able to provide the individual support each student requires. We work in partnership with parents to ensure that each student is known and given the skills to navigate the challenges of teenage life and beyond.
2026 fees
All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.
| Year level | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | $9,635 |
| Year 8 | $9,635 |
| Year 9 | $9,635 |
| Year 10 | $11,336 |
| Year 11 | $11,336 |
| Year 12 | $11,126 |
- Local day students fees, 2026
- Year level
- Year 7
- Annual fee
- $9,635
- Year level
- Year 8
- Annual fee
- $9,635
- Year level
- Year 9
- Annual fee
- $9,635
- Year level
- Year 10
- Annual fee
- $11,336
- Year level
- Year 11
- Annual fee
- $11,336
- Year level
- Year 12
- Annual fee
- $11,126
Additional information on fees
Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.
Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.
Enquire
- Email: avemaria@avemaria.vic.edu.au
- Phone: 03 9331 9300
- School website
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Common questions
What year levels does Ave Maria College teach?
Ave Maria College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.
Is Ave Maria College a boys, girls or co-ed school?
Ave Maria College is a Girls school.
What sector is Ave Maria College in?
Ave Maria College is classified as Catholic.
Does Ave Maria College offer boarding?
No, Ave Maria College does not offer boarding.
How many students attend Ave Maria College?
Ave Maria College has 807 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at Ave Maria College?
Ave Maria College's student to teacher ratio is 12.4 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does Ave Maria College sit in?
Ave Maria College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.
What is Ave Maria College's strongest area on Schools360?
Ave Maria College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Leading tier.
Where does Ave Maria College rank?
Ave Maria College ranks 9th among Catholic girls schools in Victoria.
Where is Ave Maria College located?
Ave Maria College is located in Aberfeldie, Victoria.