WhereNext Value Score · Melbourne
Best value international schools in Melbourne
Updated 2026-04-26 · 5 schools scored · 5 schools indexed
Schools scored
5
Median value
60/100
Top score
63/100
Median tuition
$26.0k
Curriculum mix
Schools ranked by Value Score (highest first)
| # | School | Tuition USD | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caulfield Grammar School | $18,000-$30,000 | 63/100 |
| 2 | Haileybury | $18,000-$32,000 | 61/100 |
| 3 | Wesley College | $20,000-$32,000 | 60/100 |
| 4 | Methodist Ladies' College | $22,000-$32,000 | 51/100 |
| 5 | Melbourne Grammar School | $28,000-$36,000 | 51/100 |
How the Value Score works
The WhereNext Value Score starts at 50 (neutral) and adjusts across six dimensions: class size (−10 to +15), diversity (+0 to +10), accreditations (+0 to +10), learning support (+0 to +8), activities richness (+0 to +5), and a cost-tier adjustment that boosts cheaper schools and discounts premium-tier schools that don't justify their pricing through other dimensions.
Important: the Value Score is NOT a quality ranking. A school with strong educational outcomes can have a moderate Value Score if it sits in the premium tier; a smaller, cheaper school with good fundamentals can score higher on Value while still being a different fit for your family.
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