Firbank Grammar School

Compare Independent ELC-12 Female School

School TypeCombined
Year RangeU, Prep-12
Address51 OUTER CRES Brighton VIC 3186
Phone03 9591 5188
Website http://www.firbank.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students1109
Boys77
Girls1032
ICSEA Value1183
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$26,678
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government10%
State/Territory Government3%
Fees, parent contributions etc80%
Others7%
School Ranking History for Firbank Grammar School
2015 2014 2013
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Firbank Grammar School
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1109; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.2/1
ICSEA Score: 1183;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 18%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 4% 17% 79%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1068; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9/1
ICSEA Score: 1172;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 15%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 4% 21% 74%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1069; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.3/1
Student Attendence Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 1176;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 17%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 5% 21% 73%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1016; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1172;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 18%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 2% 19% 79%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 954; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.9/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1171;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 16%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 2% 24% 73%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 928; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.8/1
Student Attendence Rate: 92%
ICSEA Score: 1166;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 17%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 3% 21% 76%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 968; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.1/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1166;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 22%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 1% 6% 92%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

79%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1183
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1109
  • Non-English Speaking18%
  • Top Quarter79%
  • Middle Top Quarter17%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter4%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2014

74%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1172
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1068
  • Non-English Speaking15%
  • Top Quarter74%
  • Middle Top Quarter21%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter4%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2013

73%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1176
  • Attendence Rate94%
  • Enrollments1069
  • Non-English Speaking17%
  • Top Quarter73%
  • Middle Top Quarter21%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter5%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2012

79%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1172
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments1016
  • Non-English Speaking18%
  • Top Quarter79%
  • Middle Top Quarter19%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter2%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2011

73%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1171
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments954
  • Non-English Speaking16%
  • Top Quarter73%
  • Middle Top Quarter24%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter2%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2010

76%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1166
  • Attendence Rate92%
  • Enrollments928
  • Non-English Speaking17%
  • Top Quarter76%
  • Middle Top Quarter21%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter3%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2009

92%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1166
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments968
  • Non-English Speaking22%
  • Top Quarter92%
  • Middle Top Quarter6%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter1%
  • Bottom Quarter0%
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 26th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 187
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 22.0
  • 48+ Students% 2.7
  • Number of 50 1.6
2010

Rank 19th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 181
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 26.0
  • 48+ Students% 7.7
  • Number of 50 4.4
2011

Rank 13th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 192
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 27.8
  • 48+ Students% 7.8
  • Number of 50 6.8
2012

Rank 19th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 184
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 27.9
  • 48+ Students% 4.3
  • Number of 50 1.1
2013

Rank 28th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 187
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 25.4
  • 48+ Students% 5.3
  • Number of 50 2.7
2014

Rank 45th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 202
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 19.3
  • 48+ Students% 4.5
  • Number of 50 3.0
2015

Rank 39th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 243
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 21.3
  • 48+ Students% 3.3
  • Number of 50 1.6

Key Facts

Costs

Year 10 are $25,710
Year 12 are $25,710

International Fee

Year 10 are $32,444
Year 12 are $32,444

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1200 students,
550 up to Year 6,
650 in secondary (Average)
105 in Year 12
187 in VCE level 3/4 Units
20 in VCE VET

Gender

90% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are streamed.
English classes are of mixed ability.

Languages: Chinese, French, German, Japanese

Overview of senior secondary subjects

41 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available;

Selected senior secondary results

26% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 36;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%, of VET 100%

Activities and Support

11 music options; 55 sporting activities; 123 other clubs or activities; 63 support staff.

Destinations

100% to university

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