Head-to-head · 2026
Bialik College vs Huntingtower School
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Melbourne. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 6 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: Bialik College is Jewish; Huntingtower School is Independent.
- Gender: Bialik College is co-educational; Huntingtower School is co-ed.
- Year 12 fees differ by $16,385: Huntingtower School is more affordable.
- ICSEA gap of 12: Bialik College draws from a more advantaged community.
- Both schools are in Melbourne, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Bialik College | Huntingtower School |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Hawthorn East, Melbourne | Mount Waverley, Melbourne |
| Sector | Jewish | Independent |
| Gender | co-educational | co-ed |
| Year levels | ELC-Year 12 | ELC to Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1213 | 1201 |
| Year 12 fee | $35,480 | $19,095 |
| Year 7 fee | $32,600 | $15,555 |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | 1942 | 1927 |
| Religion | Jewish (Progressive) | Non-denominational Christian |
All fees verified 6 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Bialik College
Standout strengths
- ›Progressive Jewish + Zionist values
- ›Dual curriculum + Hebrew
- ›Strong VCE academic outcomes
Jewish co-educational school in Hawthorn East, Melbourne. Founded 1942. Progressive Zionist orientation.
See full profile →Huntingtower School
Standout strengths
- ›ICSEA of 1201 places it in roughly the 99th percentile nationally - one of the highest of any Victorian school and the highest of these four; serves a strongly advantaged community.
- ›Consistent academic powerhouse: regularly ranked among Melbourne's top schools on VCE results, with the share of study scores/ATARs above 95 running many times the state average; The Age once ranked it the top co-educational school in Victoria.
- ›Small, single-campus K-12 school (around 750-785 students) with an ~11:1 student-teacher ratio and 26 VCE subjects, marketed on individual attention rather than scale.
Huntingtower is a non-denominational Christian, co-educational independent K-12 day school in Mount Waverley, founded in 1927. With an ICSEA of 1201 it sits among the most academically advantaged schools in Victoria and is a perennial VCE high-performer, kept deliberately small on a single campus.
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FAQs
Which is better, Bialik College or Huntingtower School?
"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, Bialik College. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Huntingtower School is more affordable. Both are in Melbourne. The most meaningful comparison is on culture, programs, transport and entry pathway for your specific child – visit open days and talk to current parents.
What are the 2026 fees for Bialik College and Huntingtower School?
Bialik College's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $35,480 (Year 7: $32,600). Huntingtower School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $19,095 (Year 7: $15,555). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.
What are the ICSEA scores for Bialik College vs Huntingtower School?
Bialik College has an ICSEA score of 1213; Huntingtower School has 1201. The Australian median is 1000. ICSEA measures the socio-educational advantage of the school community – it correlates with academic outcomes but does NOT measure teaching quality or value-add. ICSEA is published by ACARA on MySchool.
Which school is older, Bialik College or Huntingtower School?
Huntingtower School is the older school (founded 1927 vs 1942 for Bialik College).
Do Bialik College or Huntingtower School offer boarding?
Bialik College: Day school only. Huntingtower School: Day school only.
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