Here's my timeline (Subclass 573 SVP)
Nov.13, 2014 -counselling at IDP Makati
Nov. 21, 2014 - school application (Australian Catholic University)
Nov. 28, 2014- received offer letter
Dec. 4, 2014- paid fees ( 1st sem tuition fees + 3 years single OSHC)
Dec. 10, 2014- issued COE
Dec. 17, 2014- medical exam at St. Luke's Extension Clinic
Dec. 19, 2014- submitted visa application requirements at IDP Makati
Dec. 23, 2014- Visa Application lodged at Australian Embassy
Dec 24- Jan 5 ( Australian Embassy Holiday)
Jan 8, 2015- Visa granted 😉
( no interview, no requests for further documents)