Top 20 IGCSE Schools in Melbourne

Melbourne has a deep independent school market. While many follow Australian curricula, a number offer international pathways (including Cambridge-linked or IGCSE-style preparation, and often IB). Families typically rank schools based on academic outcomes signals, subject breadth, and consistent exam-technique routines.

What to ask for (IGCSE outcomes + evidence)

• Whether IGCSE/International GCSE is offered (and for which subjects), or which international exam route is used
• Cohort size and exam entries (if applicable)
• Mock exam calendar and past-paper routines

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The Top 20 (Melbourne)

1. Melbourne Grammar School – Strong academics and outcomes signals.
2. Scotch College (Melbourne) – Strong academics; confirm international pathway fit.
3. Haileybury College – Strong academics and senior support systems.
4. Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) – Strong academics; confirm pathway and exam route.
5. Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) – Strong academics; confirm pathway.
6. Wesley College – Strong academics; confirm IB/IGCSE fit by cohort.
7. Carey Baptist Grammar School – Strong academics and student support.
8. St Kevin’s College – Strong academics; confirm pathway.
9. Lauriston Girls’ School – Strong academics; confirm pathway.
10. Geelong Grammar School (regional boarding) – Consider if boarding; confirm pathway and logistics.
11. Caulfield Grammar School – Strong academics; confirm pathway.
12. International schools in Melbourne (selected) – Verify Cambridge/IGCSE offering where relevant.
13. IB schools in Melbourne – Confirm IGCSE fit vs IB route.
14. Schools with strong EAL/learning support – Important for essay-heavy subjects and new arrivals.
15. Schools with strong science lab provision – Important for practical readiness.
16. Schools with structured mock calendars – Strong signal for exam technique development.
17. Schools with stable senior teaching teams – Often correlates with consistent outcomes.
18. Schools with transparent results reporting – Ask what the school publishes and cohort context.
19. Boarding alternatives in Victoria – Consider based on fit; confirm pathway and logistics.
20. Cambridge-linked schools (if applicable) – Verify status and IGCSE subject breadth.

Quick checklist

• Confirm the international exam route (IGCSE or equivalent) and subject breadth.
• Ask for outcomes signals and entry counts (if applicable).
• Check how exam technique is taught: mocks, past papers, marking feedback.

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