Which Secondary Schools Did the CEOs of Australia's Top 70 Companies Attend?
2025-10-17
Analysis of educational backgrounds reveals interesting patterns about school choice and career success in Australia.
We have spoken with some parents, and many of them believe that choosing a school is also about choosing a social network.
We won't comment on that view, but Australian media recently published a list showing which day schools the CEOs of 70 top companies attended. You may find some interesting information in this list.
Image source: Herald Sun
Victorian Schools on the List
Looking only at the state of Victoria, the CEOs on the list attended the following day schools:
- Yarra Valley Grammar School
- Xavier College
- Scotch College
- Brighton Secondary College
- Melbourne High School
- Cathedral College
- St Joseph's College
- Christian Brothers' College
- Western Heights College
- Wesley College
Key Finding: Private Education Background
After analyzing the backgrounds of all 70 CEOs, the report found that 55% have a private school education.
While a private education can certainly offer some advantages, it is by no means a guarantee of success.