Best Primary Schools in Melbourne in 2024

Here is the Ranking of 50 best primary school in Melbourne in 2024.

When it comes to choosing the best primary school in Melbourne for your children, the decision-making process can be overwhelming.

Melbourne boasts a diverse range of primary schools, each offering unique educational experiences and environments. To help navigate this plethora of options, we have compiled a list of the top primary schools in Melbourne based on popularity and academic excellence. See the table below to find a list of schools.

Melbourne Best Primary Schools with Ranking

Based on victoria primary school ranking, the top primary school in Melbourne is Presbyterian Ladies’ College.

Rank	Primary School	Popularity	Location	Post Code
1	Presbyterian Ladies’ College	235%	Burwood	3125
2	Camberwell Grammar School	231%	Canterbury	3126
3	Haileybury College	230%	Keysborough	3173
4	Camberwell Girls Grammar School	225%	Canterbury	3126
5	Serpell Primary School	220%	Templestowe	3106
6	Scotch College	219%	Hawthorn	3122
7	Huntingtower School	218%	Waverley	3149
8	Fintona Girls’ School	213%	Balwyn	3103
9	Erasmus Primary School	190%	Hawthorn	3122
10	Oakleigh South Primary School	187%	Oakleigh	3167
11	Balwyn Primary School	183%	Balwyn	3103
12	Huntingtower School	182%	Mount Waverley	3149
13	Doncaster Gardens Primary School	180%	Doncaster East	3109
14	Waverley Christian College	170%	Wantirna South	3152
15	Highvale Primary School	169%	Waverley	3150
16	St Kevin’s College	168%	Toorak	3142
17	Fitzroy Community School	167%	Fitzroy	3068
18	Canterbury Primary School	166%	Canterbury	3126
19	Christ Church Grammar School	163%	South Yarra	3141
20	Birralee Primary School	162%	Doncaster	3108
21	Preston West Primary School	161%	Preston	3072
22	Burwood East Primary School	158%	Burwood	3151
23	Vermont Primary School	155%	Vermont	3133
24	Westbourne Grammar School	153%	Truganina	3029
25	Glen Huntly Primary School	152%	Carnegie	3163
26	Mount Waverley Primary School	151%	Mount Waverley	3149
27	St Catherine’s School	150%	Toorak	3142
28	Mount View Primary School	149%	Waverley	3150
29	Kew primary School	147%	Kew	3101
30	Ruyton Girls’ School	145%	Kew	3101
31	Korowa Anglican Girls’ School	144%	Glen Iris	3146
32	Shelford Girls’ Grammar School	142%	Caulfield	3161
33	Loreto Mandeville Hall	141%	Toorak	3142
34	Strathcona Baptist Girls’ Grammar School	140%	Canterbury	3126
35	Laburnum Primary School	136%	Blackburn	3130
36	Carey Baptist Grammar School	133%	Kew	3101
37	Hampton Primary School	131%	Hampton	3188
38	Kew East Primary School	129%	Kew	3101
39	Melbourne Grammar School	127%	Melbourne	3004
40	Caulfield Grammar School	125%	Kilda East	3183
41	Mentone Grammar School	122%	Mentone	3194
42	Pinewood Primary School	121%	Mount Waverley	3149
43	Balwyn North Primary School	119%	Melbourne	3104
44	St Margaret’s School	116%	Maribyrnong	3032
45	Templeton Primary School	115%	Wantirna	3152
46	Orchard Grove Primary School	111%	Blackburn	3130
47	Valkstone Primary School	107%	Bentleigh East	3165
48	Malvern Primary School	104%	Malvern East	3144
49	Clifton Hill Primary School	103%	Clifton Hill	3068
50	South Yarra Primary School	102%	South Yarra	3141

Top Primary Schools in Melbourne with Map

General FAQs: Related to Melbourne Primary Schools

What are the different types of primary schools in Melbourne?

Melbourne offers both public and private primary schools. Public schools are free to attend and funded by the government. Private schools charge fees and may have a selective enrollment process.

What factors should I consider when choosing a primary school?

Academic programs: Consider teaching methods, class sizes, and curriculum focus.
Extracurricular activities: Look for schools with programs in sports, music, arts, or other areas of interest.
School environment: Consider factors like class size, student-teacher ratios, and the overall feel of the school.
Location: How important is it for the school to be close to home? Consider travel time and convenience.
Cost: If you’re considering a private school, factor in tuition fees and other associated costs.