Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
Keilor East, Victoria · Non-denominational · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12
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Leading tier
a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas
S360 score: 79.0%
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational, Mega school from Prep to Year 12 in Keilor East, Victoria. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, 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.
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
- Non-denominational
- Year range
- Prep to Year 12
- Gender
- Co-ed
- Boarding
- No
- Total enrolments
- 2,877
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
- Location
- Keilor East, Victoria
ICSEA
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 3 | 476(+38) | 470(+28) | 446(+13) | 483(+35) | 473(+37) |
| Year 5 | 554(+33) | 545(+37) | 531(+21) | 566(+34) | 562(+38) |
| Year 7 | 601(+35) | 608(+39) | 583(+23) | 603(+34) | 628(+52) |
| Year 9 | 628(+32) | 641(+30) | 612(+26) | 635(+41) | 658(+53) |
- Year level
- Year 3
- Reading
- 476(+38)
- Writing
- 470(+28)
- Spelling
- 446(+13)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 483(+35)
- Numeracy
- 473(+37)
- Year level
- Year 5
- Reading
- 554(+33)
- Writing
- 545(+37)
- Spelling
- 531(+21)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 566(+34)
- Numeracy
- 562(+38)
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 601(+35)
- Writing
- 608(+39)
- Spelling
- 583(+23)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 603(+34)
- Numeracy
- 628(+52)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 628(+32)
- Writing
- 641(+30)
- Spelling
- 612(+26)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 635(+41)
- Numeracy
- 658(+53)
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 | 34 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 16.9% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 34
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 16.9%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2024
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 34 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 16.3% |
| ATAR 95 and over | 20.0% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 34
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 16.3%
- Result
- ATAR 95 and over
- Figure
- 20.0%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2023
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 34 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 20.3% |
| Median ATAR | 86.15 |
| ATAR 90 and over | 40.0% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 34
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 20.3%
- Result
- Median ATAR
- Figure
- 86.15
- Result
- ATAR 90 and over
- Figure
- 40.0%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
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Common questions
What year levels does Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School teach?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School teaches Prep to Year 12.
Is Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School a boys, girls or co-ed school?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is a Co-ed school.
What sector is Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School in?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is classified as Independent.
Does Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School offer boarding?
No, Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School does not offer boarding.
How many students attend Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has 2,877 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School's student to teacher ratio is 10.2 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School sit in?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.
What is Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School's strongest area on Schools360?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Distinguished tier.
Where does Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School rank?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School ranks 19th among private co-ed schools in Victoria.
Where is Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School located?
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is located in Keilor East, Victoria.