Firbank Grammar School

Brighton, Victoria · Anglican · Girls · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Distinguished tier

S360 score: 84.3%

Firbank Grammar School is a girls', Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Brighton, Victoria. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1018 / 20Elite

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1215 / 20Leading

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing18 / 20Elite

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture18 / 20Elite

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment19 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation16 / 20Distinguished

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance19 / 20Elite

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections17 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability16 / 20Distinguished

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
Yes
Total enrolments
1,033
Student:teacher ratio
8.7:1
Location
Brighton, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1152152 above the national average

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
    Year 3
    Reading
    482(+44)
    Writing
    462(+20)
    Spelling
    464(+31)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    502(+54)
    Numeracy
    491(+55)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    545(+24)
    Writing
    535(+27)
    Spelling
    524(+14)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    552(+20)
    Numeracy
    545(+21)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    586(+20)
    Writing
    602(+33)
    Spelling
    549(-11)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    577(+8)
    Numeracy
    586(+10)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    607(+11)
    Writing
    636(+25)
    Spelling
    584(-2)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    609(+15)
    Numeracy
    620(+15)

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
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    34
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    23.0%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2024

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    34
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    19.2%
  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
    Figure
    21.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    45.0%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2023

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    34
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    18.9%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    39.0%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $38,072
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $39,758
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $41,554
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $41,554
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $41,554
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $41,804
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.

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Common questions

What year levels does Firbank Grammar School teach?

Firbank Grammar School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Firbank Grammar School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Firbank Grammar School is a Girls school.

What sector is Firbank Grammar School in?

Firbank Grammar School is classified as Independent.

Does Firbank Grammar School offer boarding?

Yes, Firbank Grammar School offers boarding.

How many students attend Firbank Grammar School?

Firbank Grammar School has 1,033 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Firbank Grammar School?

Firbank Grammar School's student to teacher ratio is 8.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Firbank Grammar School sit in?

Firbank Grammar School sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Firbank Grammar School's strongest area on Schools360?

Firbank Grammar School's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Firbank Grammar School rank?

Firbank Grammar School ranks 13th among private girls schools in Victoria.

Where is Firbank Grammar School located?

Firbank Grammar School is located in Brighton, Victoria.