Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School

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

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 75.9%

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is a girls', Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Essendon, Victoria. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Academic Excellence, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.

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 Wellbeing49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities38 / 60 (63.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1020 / 20Elite

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1216 / 20Distinguished

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

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

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

Student Support18 / 20Elite

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

Personal Development15 / 20Leading

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum11 / 20Highly Capable

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

Sports11 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture16 / 20Distinguished

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff15 / 20Leading

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

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 Governance14 / 20Trusted

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections15 / 20Leading

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

Sustainability13 / 20Trusted

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
No
Total enrolments
874
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
Location
Essendon, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1161161 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
    452(+14)
    Writing
    462(+20)
    Spelling
    438(+5)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    466(+18)
    Numeracy
    444(+8)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    540(+19)
    Writing
    543(+35)
    Spelling
    526(+16)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    558(+26)
    Numeracy
    534(+10)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    588(+22)
    Writing
    607(+38)
    Spelling
    577(+17)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    598(+29)
    Numeracy
    595(+19)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    632(+36)
    Writing
    650(+39)
    Spelling
    620(+34)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    634(+40)
    Numeracy
    642(+37)

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
    18.5%

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
    19.3%
  • Result
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    87
  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
    Figure
    26.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    39.0%

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
    18.1%
  • Result
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    84.18
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    33.0%

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

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Common questions

What year levels does Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School teach?

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is a Girls school.

What sector is Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School in?

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is classified as Independent.

Does Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School offer boarding?

No, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School?

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has 874 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School?

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School's student to teacher ratio is 10.6 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School sit in?

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School's strongest area on Schools360?

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School rank?

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School ranks 20th among private girls schools in Victoria.

Where is Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School located?

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is located in Essendon, Victoria.