Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne vs Wesley College Melbourne

	P Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne Melbourne, Australia	W Wesley College Melbourne Melbourne, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$27,960 - 43,420	Fees / year A$27,702 - 49,834
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,550	Pupils 3,400
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1875	Opened 1866
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 141 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia	Location Wesley College Melbourne operates across three campuses in Melbourne: St Kilda Road Campus (577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004), Elsternwick Campus (5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick 3185), and Glen Waverley Campus (620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley 3150). The St Kilda Road Campus is located minutes from Melbourne's CBD in the inner south-east suburb of Prahran. Public transport to St Kilda Road includes Prahran Station (about a 10-minute walk) and tram lines 16, 3/3a, 5, 6, 64 and 67, plus bus routes 246, 216, 219 and 220. Wesley private bus services operate to and from the St Kilda Road Campus with a registration fee for unlimited access.
Stages	Stages Early Learning to Year 12	Stages Early Learning to Year 12. Junior School (Early Learning to Year 4); Middle School (Years 5–9); Senior School (Years 10–12).
School type	School type Independent day and boarding school for girls	School type Coeducational, independent private day and boarding school. Boarding is available at the Glen Waverley Campus for Years 7–12.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support English Language Preparation Program (ELPP) is Wesley's in-house intensive English program for international and local students with English as an additional language; available to students in Years 7–10 and delivered at the Glen Waverley Campus with tailored language instruction and integration into mainstream schooling.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Australia	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Presbyterian (Christian)	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Wesley provides private bus services to and from the St Kilda Road Campus with an unlimited access registration fee of A$500 per student per year.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & enrolment fees - Application fee (Prep to Year 12 and international applications): AUD 150 (non‑refundable). - Acceptance / Enrolment fee payable on acceptance of an offer: AUD 1,500 (non‑refundable and non‑transferable). A holding deposit is charged one year prior to commencement for Prep, Year 5 and Year 7; the holding deposit is credited back to school fees in Term 2 of the year the student commences. Early Learning Centre (ELC) — tuition - ELC School Term Program (2026 rates): - 5 days: AUD 29,908 per annum. - 4 days: AUD 23,926 per annum. - 3 days: AUD 17,945 per annum. - 48‑week program rates: Per day (part‑time) AUD 191; Per week AUD 917. - ELC invoicing: fees are billed every two weeks, payable on receipt of the invoice; direct debit or credit card preferred; BPAY also accepted. Child Care Subsidy is available to eligible Australian residents who register with Centrelink. Tuition fees by Year level (per term and per annum, 2026 domestic student schedule) - Prep: Tuition per term AUD 6,243 / per annum AUD 24,972. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 747 / per annum AUD 2,988. Total per term AUD 6,990 / per annum AUD 27,960. - Year 1: Tuition per term AUD 6,243 / per annum AUD 24,972. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 747 / per annum AUD 2,988. Total per term AUD 6,990 / per annum AUD 27,960. - Year 2: Tuition per term AUD 6,243 / per annum AUD 24,972. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 747 / per annum AUD 2,988. Total per term AUD 6,990 / per annum AUD 27,960. - Year 3: Tuition per term AUD 6,812 / per annum AUD 27,248. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 747 / per annum AUD 2,988. Total per term AUD 7,559 / per annum AUD 30,236. - Year 4: Tuition per term AUD 7,593 / per annum AUD 30,372. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 747 / per annum AUD 2,988. Total per term AUD 8,340 / per annum AUD 33,360. - Year 5: Tuition per term AUD 8,274 / per annum AUD 33,096. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 747 / per annum AUD 2,988. Total per term AUD 9,021 / per annum AUD 36,084. - Year 6: Tuition per term AUD 8,274 / per annum AUD 33,096. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 747 / per annum AUD 2,988. Total per term AUD 9,021 / per annum AUD 36,084. - Year 7: Tuition per term AUD 9,065 / per annum AUD 36,260. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 1,039 / per annum AUD 4,156. Total per term AUD 10,104 / per annum AUD 40,416. - Year 8: Tuition per term AUD 9,065 / per annum AUD 36,260. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 1,039 / per annum AUD 4,156. Total per term AUD 10,104 / per annum AUD 40,416. - Year 9: Tuition per term AUD 9,065 / per annum AUD 36,260. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 1,039 / per annum AUD 4,156. Total per term AUD 10,104 / per annum AUD 40,416. - Year 10: Tuition per term AUD 10,000 / per annum AUD 40,000. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 855 / per annum AUD 3,420. Total per term AUD 10,855 / per annum AUD 43,420. - Year 11: Tuition per term AUD 10,000 / per annum AUD 40,000. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 855 / per annum AUD 3,420. Total per term AUD 10,855 / per annum AUD 43,420. - Year 12: Tuition per term AUD 10,000 / per annum AUD 40,000. Consolidated Levy per term AUD 855 / per annum AUD 3,420. Total per term AUD 10,855 / per annum AUD 43,420. - Boarding (where applicable): Boarding fees per term AUD 9,197 / per annum AUD 36,788. - Note: the Consolidated Levy varies by year level, reflects resources/programs (including Outdoor Education) and payroll tax contributions, and is non‑refundable. Tuition, Consolidated Levy and Boarding Fees are charged one term in advance (ELC invoicing follows its separate schedule). Billing schedule & payment terms - Standard billing: Tuition, Consolidated Levy and Boarding Fees are invoiced one term in advance; ELC is invoiced fortnightly (after service) and payment is due on receipt of each invoice. - 2026 example billing dates (approximate): - Term 1 fees issued Fri 10 Oct 2025; due Fri 31 Oct 2025. - Term 2 fees issued Fri 13 Feb 2026; due Fri 6 Mar 2026. - Term 3 fees issued Fri 1 May 2026; due Fri 22 May 2026. - Term 4 fees issued Fri 24 Jul 2026; due Fri 14 Aug 2026. Fees are due within 21 days of receiving the account. A late fee of AUD 125 applies to accounts unpaid after 21 days. If fees are not paid within 62 days of issue, the student cannot continue at the College under the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. Boarding fees & what is included - Boarding fees (per term AUD 9,197 / per annum AUD 36,788). Boarding fees cover accommodation and meals during term time, two home visits each year by the College (additional visits incur extra cost), and staying in the Boarding House during mid‑term breaks. GST is included on some items within the Boarding Fees. Other compulsory and common additional costs - Consolidated Levy (listed above) is compulsory and non‑refundable; it covers programs and resources including most Outdoor Education costs that the College pays upfront. - School bus charges (per term, 2026 zones): - Zone A: Part time AUD 483 / Full time AUD 852. - Zone B: Part time AUD 543 / Full time AUD 938. - Zone C: Part time AUD 616 / Full time AUD 987. - Casual trips: AUD 12.50 each. - Music program charges (per semester, sample items): - Instrumental lessons 30 minutes: AUD 940; 40 minutes: AUD 1,220; 50 minutes: AUD 1,525. - Shared lessons: AUD 550; Instrument hire: AUD 180; Music theory and speech lesson fees also apply. - Uniform and associated costs: the PLC Uniform and Stationery Shop supplies uniform items, bags and crested goods; example price ranges (indicative) include dresses AUD ~55–62, jumpers AUD ~63–68, blazers AUD ~160–180, polo/house shirts AUD ~25–38, track tops AUD ~55–60, and other items sold or available second‑hand. Families should budget separately for full uniform purchase, seasonal replacements and footwear. - Other possible additional costs: optional co‑curricular activities, excursions beyond those covered by the Consolidated Levy, some external examinations, special camps or extra home‑visit costs for boarding beyond the two included visits, and any individual tuition or charges (e.g., extra music lessons, instrument hire). These charges appear as separate line items on student accounts. Refunds & non‑refundable items - The Consolidated Levy is not refundable. The Acceptance / Enrolment fee (AUD 1,500) is non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Holding deposits for specified intake years are credited back to school fees in Term 2 of the student's commencement year. Specific refund entitlements and conditions are governed by the College's Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. Fee concessions & sibling discount - A 10% sibling discount is applied to the basic annual tuition fee for younger sisters while an older sister attends PLC, subject to conditions (the discount does not apply if any student in the family is already receiving another fee discount or scholarship, and it does not apply to children attending the ELC). Accepted payment methods and surcharges - Preferred payment method: BPAY (PLC biller code 58800; unique BPAY reference provided on fee notices). WYSE is used for accessing fee statements and payments. Direct debit and credit card payments are accepted; MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted. Cash is not accepted for fee payments. Credit or debit card payments incur a surcharge that equals PLC's transaction cost. When paying through WYSE, credit card details are handled securely by National Australia Bank. Important final notes on timing and changes - The College reserves the right to amend fees and terms; parents are given one term's notice of any changes to Terms and Conditions or fees. Council sets ELC and future year fees at specified times (for example, ELC 2027 fees are set in October 2026). Families are invoiced according to the published billing schedule for each year.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application fee (per application): AUD 200 (domestic); AUD 300 (international). Application fees are non-refundable and are waived for children and grandchildren of Old Wesley Collegians (where applicable). - Confirmation fee (to accept an offer): AUD 1,200 (domestic); AUD 1,500 (international). Confirmation fees are non-refundable and non-transferable except where the College withdraws an offer. A Tuition Contribution Fee of AUD 2,800 is payable on acceptance (domestic) and is deducted from the first account once enrolment commences; this fee is not transferable or refundable except where the College withdraws the offer. Tuition fees — Domestic students (annual and per-term equivalents) - Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC): Annual AUD 26,701 — Per term AUD 6,675.25. - Prep to Year 3: Annual AUD 30,185 — Per term AUD 7,546.25. - Year 4: Annual AUD 32,590 — Per term AUD 8,147.50. - Year 5: Annual AUD 34,666 — Per term AUD 8,666.50. - Year 6: Annual AUD 37,201 — Per term AUD 9,300.25. - Year 7: Annual AUD 38,171 — Per term AUD 9,542.75. - Year 8: Annual AUD 40,325 — Per term AUD 10,081.25. - Year 9: Annual AUD 44,175 — Per term AUD 11,043.75. - Years 10–12: Annual AUD 45,206 — Per term AUD 11,301.50. Notes on compulsory additional annual components (Domestic): - Infrastructure Levy (annual; payable by semester instalments): Early years 0; Prep–4 AUD 662; Years 5–6 AUD 1,326; Years 7–9 AUD 1,927; Years 10–12 AUD 2,108. The Infrastructure Levy is payable by semester; per-term equivalent is the annual levy divided by four. - Consolidated Charge (covers specified excursions, some textbooks, stationery, diary/yearbook, selected resources — payable by semester instalments): ECLC AUD 1,001; Prep–Year 3 AUD 1,186; Year 4 AUD 1,642; Years 5–12 AUD 2,520. The Consolidated Charge is payable by semester; per-term equivalent is the annual charge divided by four. Tuition fees — International students (annual and per-term equivalents) - Early Childhood Learning Centre / Prep to Year 3: Annual AUD 46,006 — Per term AUD 11,501.50. - Year 4: Annual AUD 46,566 — Per term AUD 11,641.50. - Years 5–6: Annual AUD 48,541 — Per term AUD 12,135.25. - Years 7–8: Annual AUD 52,172 — Per term AUD 13,043.00. - Years 9–12: Annual AUD 55,974 — Per term AUD 13,993.50. Other compulsory international student charges: - International Student Levy (per family, payable by semester instalments): AUD 5,663. - Infrastructure Levy and Consolidated Charge for international students follow the College's published schedules and are payable by semester. Additional compulsory or program-specific charges (for example, Year 9 Clunes or specialist programs) are billed separately. Boarding fees (Learning in Residence — Glen Waverley Campus) - Full boarding (Years 7–12, Mon–Sun): Annual AUD 35,000. Boarding fees are payable in two half-year instalments. Boarding fees cover accommodation, meals, internet access, laundry and mending as part of the package. Additional living costs and incidental charges are the family's responsibility. Additional program and one-off charges - Year 9 Clunes Program (optional eight-week placement): AUD 6,000; billed prior to attendance. - Year 10 Yiramalay Induction Program (three-week program): Fee listed as TBD; airfares and travel costs charged at cost and billed separately. - Uniforms (Prep–Year 12): estimated range AUD 1,500 – AUD 2,000 (new uniform); second‑hand options available. Books and stationery estimated at approximately AUD 600 per year. These amounts are estimates and depend on choices and student participation in activities. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual fees are billed by semester. 2026 semester invoices are issued on 1 October 2025 (Semester 1) and 1 April 2026 (Semester 2). Semester invoice due dates are 31 October (for the 1 October invoice) and 30 April (for the 1 April invoice). Year 12 tuition is invoiced in full on 1 April and payable by 30 April. A three-month instalment plan is available for invoices issued on 1 October and 1 April. Payment of the Semester 1 invoice confirms re-enrolment and acceptance of the College's terms and conditions. If fees are unpaid or overdue, the College may take recovery action. - Early payment discount: a 2.5% discount applies where the total annual fees (tuition + consolidated charge) are paid in advance by the published early-pay date (example: full 2026 fees paid by 31 October 2025). Family fee discounts apply to tuition only (10% for second child in certain circumstances, 20% for third child, 50% for fourth and subsequent children). Refunds, notice of withdrawal and penalties - Domestic notice and refund rules: One full term's written notice to the Head of Campus is required before withdrawing a student (two terms' notice for four‑year‑old ECLC); failing to provide the required notice incurs a charge equivalent to one term's fees. If a student leaves during a term without giving a term's notice, no refund is made for the remaining portion of that fee instalment. If the College withdraws an offer, the Confirmation Fee and Tuition Contribution Fee are refundable. A holding fee of 25% of applicable tuition fees applies to approved periods of leave. - International refunds: Application and Confirmation Fees are not refundable if a student cancels; Application, Confirmation Fees and Tuition Fees are refundable in full if a student's visa application is rejected. A cancellation fee of AUD 1,000 applies if a student cancels less than 30 days before the proposed commencement date. After commencement, where a term's notice of withdrawal is not given, a penalty equivalent to one term's fees will apply. Refunds are paid in Australian dollars and are subject to the College's international refund procedures. Fee payment options and practical payment details - Accepted payment methods: Cheque; Credit card (MasterCard and Visa — surcharges may apply); Charge card (American Express — surcharge may apply); BPAY (credit‑card surcharges may apply), Biller code 3426; Direct credit transfer (BSB: 083 004; Account number: 117480554); and Payment Plans or third‑party fee management services (where applicable). Longer‑term multi‑year payment plans are available through third‑party providers (for example, Edstart) as an independent option for families. A three‑month instalment plan is available for semester invoices. Other costs and estimates parents should allow for - Estimated additional weekly living costs (for students away from home): approximately AUD 100–150 per week for transport, phone, incidental accommodation/medical/pocket money etc. Uniforms, books, stationery and specific activity equipment generate additional annual costs as noted above. Some additional activities (specialist music tuition, optional trips, camps, extra-curricular programs) incur separate charges and are billed as they arise.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding is provided in Koorinya, PLC's Boarding House on the Burwood campus, housing up to 90 girls in Years 7 to 12. Boarders have access to campus facilities and dedicated study spaces, with staff available around the clock. Years 7–9 boarders may share rooms; Years 10–12 have individual bedrooms. Meals are prepared on site in the Boarding House kitchen with options reflecting Western and Asian cuisines, and dietary requirements are catered for.	Boarding arrangements Learning in Residence is Wesley College's purpose-built boarding facility at the Glen Waverley Campus. It is open to domestic students in Years 7–12 and international students from Years 9–12. The residences comprise eight two-storey houses for girls and boys, each housing up to 16 students and one staff member, with dedicated wellbeing and residential support integrated into the program.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The PLC Uniform Shop offers uniforms, school bags, accessories, stationery and crested goods. A new uniform collection was launched in 2023.	Uniform requirement The Wesley uniform comprises summer and winter academic uniforms and a general sports uniform. Uniform items can be purchased from the Glen Waverley Uniform Shop or the St Kilda Road Uniform Shop, with some items also available via Noone retail stores. Black school shoes are required, and sport-specific uniforms are used for PE and competition.
Food options	Food options Meals are prepared on site in the Boarding House kitchen, reflecting Western and Asian cuisines. The main evening meal typically includes two meat dishes, a vegetarian option, vegetables and salads and a dessert; breakfast includes cereals, toast, yoghurt, fruit juice and a hot option; morning tea and lunch offer a range of choices with dietary requirements catered for.	Food options Meals are served in a communal dining area overlooking Kennedy Oval, with a variety of healthy options offered. Our onsite catering provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea, and supper daily. Nuts and foods containing traces of nuts are not permitted in Learning in Residence facilities.
House system	House system Junior School has four houses: Hethersett (blue), Koorinya (silver), Woollahra (yellow) and Wyselaskie (pink). Senior School uses a separate house system; the House system was introduced in 1929 and the houses are named after Scottish castles.	House system Wesley College uses a Senior School House system, with House Captains and Prefects; regular House activities and competitions are organized as part of campus life.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership PLC Melbourne is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee, operating under its Constitution in connection with the Presbyterian Church of Victoria as a charity with educational purposes. The PLC Council has seventeen voluntary members and oversees the College's strategic direction and financial stewardship, with the Principal as an ex officio non-voting member.	Governance and ownership The College is governed by the Wesley College Council, which was incorporated as Wesley College Melbourne on 1 September 2016 and meets about nine times a year to oversee governance, strategic direction and budgets.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school provides a connected learning journey from Early Learning Centre to Year 12 on a single-site campus. Across every age and stage, the curriculum balances academic excellence with creativity, character and care. Focused learning is delivered through explicit teaching, with individual learning pathways and structured progression that guide increasing independence and leadership. Cross-age connections are fostered through a House system, student-led clubs and cross-year mentoring, complemented by integrated wellbeing programs such as Empowered Changemakers, Wellness in Motion and Faith in Life. The school prepares girls for life after school through a holistic approach, with graduate outcomes defined as Scholar, Thinker, Citizen, Advocate and Leader.	Curriculum details Wesley College uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in the Junior School and continues the PYP framework through to Year 6 before commencing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Year 7; the final year of the MYP is completed in Year 10 prior to following a chosen pathway in Years 11 and 12.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In 2025, 59% of Wesley College graduates completed VCE and 41% completed the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP). The combined VCE and IB DP median ATAR was 87.38, and the IB DP median ATAR was 92.3. Rick Foley, IB DP Dux, achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95, and 13 students achieved an ATAR of 99 or above. All Year 12 students received first-preference university offers, with 61% accepting offers from Melbourne's top universities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school offers both the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) pathways and publishes results for these programs. Graduate outcomes are defined as Scholar, Thinker, Citizen, Advocate and Leader. The College maintains relationships with tertiary institutions, notably Melbourne and Monash Universities, and provides Higher Education Studies (University Extension) for academically gifted students.	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at universities in Australia and overseas. In 2025, 61% of first-preference offers were to Melbourne's top universities, including the University of Melbourne and Monash University, with some graduates gaining offers from UK institutions such as Imperial College London, King's College London and University College London. The College supports pathways through both VCE and IB Diploma programmes, with graduates attending a diverse range of courses worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Programs for academically gifted students are offered throughout PLC, with opportunities to explore interests and talents beyond the curriculum through extension studies and co-curricular activities. Extension programs include competitions and activities such as da Vinci Decathlon, Tournament of Minds, and Future Problem Solving.	Gifted and talented Academic Excellence Scholarships: Rennie Coutts STEM Scholarship for Girls; Nigel Cherk Memorial Academic Scholarships; Richard Ball Academic Scholarship. General Excellence Scholarships: Carlo and Tine Tabalujan Scholarship; Norman Mendelson Scholarship; Jimmy Wastell Bursary; Bruce Gregory Bursary; Rob Webster Bursary; Tony Ayerbe Bursary; Chu Family Award for Excellence in Leadership and Service. Boarding scholarships: Posner Lenzer Boarding Scholarship.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school has a pastoral program embedded across the College. The pastoral program includes age-appropriate education and information sessions for students to understand, identify, discuss and report child safety matters, and to develop resilience, self-identity, leadership and healthy relationships. Assemblies promote student voice and leadership, with committees giving students a say in school life. The College has a zero tolerance for bullying and harassment and runs policies and programs to mitigate these behaviours, including online safety guidance and consent education delivered from Years 5 to 12. The College is committed to diversity and equity, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students with a disability, students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ students through inclusive practices.	Social & emotional learning Wesley College places wellbeing and social‑emotional development at the core of its learning. The Prospectus describes relationships and emotional literacy as key elements of learning and wellbeing. Play‑based learning supports social and emotional wellbeing in the Primary Years Program, with experiences that foster emotional literacy and personal safety. The College uses a restorative approach to behaviour management to address breaches of rights and responsibilities, supporting wellbeing and accountability. WesleySAFE promotes a speak‑up culture to support student wellbeing and safeguarding across the community.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school teaches English As An Additional Language as an English subject option in the VCE and IB programs. The Learning Enhancement Department provides EAL support for Years 7–12, offering communicative and academic language skills, study skills and cultural transition. The Learning Enhancement Department assists in identifying learning needs and shares this information with teachers. An EAL course of study is available for students who qualify or are recommended for EAL status, with small group classes and curriculum modifications carried out in collaboration with subject teachers. Students may self-refer or be referred by teachers or wellbeing staff for EAL support.	English as an additional language The English Language Preparation Program (ELPP) is Wesley's in‑house intensive English language program. Designed for international and local students with English as an additional language, the program is available to students in Years 8–10. It is delivered at the Glen Waverley Campus and focuses on the four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Before completing the program, students undertake the AEAS assessment and are interviewed by the Head of School to determine readiness for transition to mainstream classes; all transitions into mainstream take place at the end of a school term. Students can choose to continue into mainstream study at any Wesley campus after completion.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school has a Counselling Department staffed by qualified, registered psychologists and mental health professionals who provide short-term counselling and support services to all students and their families. They identify areas of student need and collaborate with staff to support and address social, emotional, educational and psychological needs, and work with staff in developing Wellbeing programs. The school runs a Wellness in Motion wellbeing program to help students balance academic success with personal wellbeing. Pastoral care and wellbeing are embedded across the year levels, with support structures in place to promote healthy development.	Mental wellbeing Wesley College emphasises mental wellbeing as part of its learning and wellbeing framework. The Prospectus highlights relationships and emotional literacy as elements of wellbeing, and the environment includes activities aimed at promoting social and emotional development. The school's approach to wellbeing is complemented by practices that support emotional wellbeing and resilience within the community.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has a comprehensive Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy that consolidates policies to provide a safe environment and protect the emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing of students. The policy commits zero tolerance for child abuse and aims to promote a child safe culture across the College, including the Boarding environment. The College appoints a Senior Child Safety Officer and several Child Safety Officers, with contact details provided for reporting concerns. Staff, volunteers and external providers undergo induction and mandatory training on child safety and protection, including Working With Children Checks and annual training. The policy sets clear reporting procedures for allegations of abuse, including reporting to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) or the Police, and it supports student safety through governance, pastoral programs, and family involvement in safety matters.	Safeguarding Wesley College has a Child Safe Policy and a Child Safe Code of Conduct to protect students, with the policy applying to all adults in the College community and to all physical, virtual and online environments used by students. The policy supports the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order requirements, and safeguarding channels are provided through reporting procedures and safeguarding training as part of a comprehensive safeguarding program. The WesleySAFE whistleblowing service offers a formal mechanism to report concerns and promotes a speak‑up culture for safeguarding and child protection.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview PLC is set within expansive, park-like grounds on a single-site campus. The campus blends heritage spaces with new, state-of-the-art facilities to support learning inside and beyond the classroom. The campus fosters a culture of connection and belonging, providing smooth transitions for students at every stage of their learning journey. The Joan Montgomery Centre provides sport, aquatic and fitness facilities, while the Performing Arts Centre houses drama, music studios and a 550-seat auditorium. The Learning Resource Centre offers a modern library with AV and IT labs and café-style break-out zones.	Facilities overview Wesley College operates across three Melbourne campuses: Elsternwick, Glen Waverley and St Kilda Road. The Elsternwick Campus comprises an Early Childhood Learning Centre, Junior School and Middle School, serving children from three years old to Year 9. Glen Waverley Campus has modern learning environments and extensive sporting facilities, with dedicated Junior, Middle and Senior Schools and age‑specific learning, recreation and social spaces. St Kilda Road Campus is a progressive learning environment near Melbourne's central business district, with a community of more than 1,500 students from across Melbourne and around the world. Across campuses Wesley offers cocurricular programs and strong pastoral care.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The Joan Montgomery Centre features three full-sized sports courts configurable for basketball, badminton, netball and volleyball, plus a 50 metre, eight-lane swimming pool with a learn-to-swim pool, 1, 3 and 5 metre platform diving towers and seating for 400 spectators. There is a dedicated gymnastics arena, a strength and conditioning room with cardio equipment, and multipurpose spaces for aerobics, dance and mindfulness. An underground carpark supports campus access. The Fortis Hub and the Kinetic Studio form part of the strength and conditioning and performance spaces.	Sports facilities Glen Waverley Campus offers extensive sporting facilities, including five ovals, an indoor pool, a gymnasium, a weights room, a full‑sized indoor basketball court, a two‑court indoor sports centre, an athletics track, tennis and netball courts, hockey pitches and a rowing centre, plus playing fields for football, soccer and cricket. Outdoor spaces support a wide range of sports and fitness activities. Facilities are available for hire across Elsternwick, Glen Waverley and St Kilda Road campuses.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Learning Resource Centre spans two levels and includes a modern library, fully equipped AV and IT labs and dedicated teaching spaces. Quiet study nooks, flexible group areas and café-style break-out zones support independent and collaborative work. PLC's campus contains cutting-edge STEM classrooms to support science, technology, engineering and maths learning.	Academic facilities Elsternwick Campus provides a library and facilities designed for design, science, food technology, the arts and physical education. Glen Waverley Campus features The Drennen Centre, a campus library, the Goldstraw Visual Arts Centre, and specialist language classrooms with audio‑visual equipment. St Kilda Road Campus includes an Early Childhood Learning Centre and related academic facilities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities PLC offers a diverse co-curricular program including music, sport, performing arts and clubs & activities. The program supports leadership opportunities, student-led clubs and House events to enrich the learning experience and foster teamwork.	Extra curricular facilities Cocurricular sport is compulsory in Years 7 to 12; students participate in Associated Public Schools sports on Saturdays and in AGSV and APS girls sport competitions. There are 20 sports across three seasons and about 680 teams. Performing arts and music are offered as extracurricular activities. Wesley Olympians highlights alumni who have competed in Olympic Games, including Jemima Montag (OW2016) who competed in Paris 2024.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Opened in Albert Street, East Melbourne in 1875 with 60 pupils. In 1938 PLC purchased a 33-acre farm in Burwood to become the new campus; the Junior School moved to Burwood in 1939 and the Senior School followed in 1958, with the East Melbourne campus later sold. PLC celebrated 150 years of education in 2025. The campus blends heritage with modern facilities, including cutting-edge STEM classrooms and a Performing Arts Centre opened in 2017, and a new Joan Montgomery Centre for sport and aquatic facilities opened in 2025. It remains rooted in Christian faith and aims to empower girls to lead, serve and shape the future.	History Wesley College opened on 11 January 1866 at the St Kilda Road Campus with a single student, Freddie Binks. Today it is a leading coeducational, multi-campus school with a student population of more than 3,300. Wesley has a history of more than 150 years and celebrates open entry, religious tolerance and cultural diversity. The College operates across three Melbourne metropolitan campuses: Elsternwick, Glen Waverley and St Kilda Road.
Community	Community Wellbeing is woven into every aspect of school life, with a holistic approach that nurtures spiritual, physical, mental, social and emotional development. As a Christian school, PLC is guided by values of integrity, empathy, courage, delight and service, lived out daily in how we learn, lead and care for one another. The Boarding House provides a vibrant, supportive community where girls in Years 7 to 12 live, learn and grow together. Beyond the classroom, co-curricular programs in sport, music, performing arts, service and enrichment activities inspire leadership, teamwork and growth beyond the classroom.	Community Wesley is more than a school, it's a community. Wesley parents and guardians are vital to the community, diverse, welcoming and supportive, and there are programs and groups connecting families from orientation through graduation. The Wesley Parents' Association is an active campus-based group with various activities and events that provide social interaction and fundraising opportunities, and there are avenues for volunteering, including helping at the Second-hand Uniform Store. WiSE, School TV and the Parent Intranet support communication and engagement, and the Albert Park Hockey and Tennis Centre provides recreational facilities for families across the three campuses.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association PLC has an active parent community organized through PLC Parent Groups, including Friends of Senior School, Friends of Junior School, Friends of Music, Friends of Rowing, PLC Prayer Community and Boarding Parents. Parents volunteer and participate in events such as Mother's and Father's Day breakfasts, House concerts, student dinners, sports carnivals and music events to support the College. Lampas Society is a separate, no-cost social group for past PLC parents, grandparents, former staff and friends to maintain an ongoing connection with the College, formed in 2004. PLC Foundation invites parents and the broader PLC community to join and support PLC through donations, scholarships and gifts, with programs including the Foundation, 150 Circle and donor recognition. Parent Groups provide social and fundraising activities across year levels and welcome involvement from all families.	Parent teacher association The Wesley Parents' Association is an active and dynamic part of each campus, and parents and guardians are automatically members. As a parent volunteer group, it aims to create a positive, inclusive, and thriving College community across all year levels. A variety of activities and events are held throughout the year that provide social interaction and fundraising for the College. Parents can participate by sharing ideas, volunteering, helping at the Wesley parents' Second-hand Uniform Store, or providing feedback. Our campus-based associations include Wesley Parents Elsternwick, Wesley Parents Glen Waverley and Wesley Parents Association St Kilda Road. WiSE, School TV and the Parent Intranet aid engagement and information sharing.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school runs clubs and activities that build intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. Senior School clubs include Debating, Drama Club, Public Speaking, Philosophy Club, Computer Club/Cyber Security Club, STEM Club, and Maths Committee, with Studysquids supporting study skills.	Academic & intellectual The school offers international exchanges with partner schools in Germany, Spain, China, Japan and France, staying with approved host families. This immersive experience develops students' language skills, resilience and understanding of local culture. Science tours expose students to leading practice, from cloud chamber workshops at CERN in Switzerland to examining molecular structures with biophysicists at the University of Oxford, deepening scientific understanding across disciplines. Wesley also provides incursions that include Q&A sessions with politicians, thought leaders and sports stars, expanding knowledge across multiple disciplines.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The performing arts program builds confidence, creativity and teamwork through music, theatre and dance. Music offers extensive ensembles in Junior and Senior Schools, including choirs, orchestras, bands, and composition. Senior productions, house concerts, and student-led clubs such as Drama Club, Script Club and Tech Crew/Club showcase creativity.	Arts & creative Cocurricular music offers every student opportunities to practise, improve and perform. The College hosts 21 chamber ensembles, 23 bands, 10 orchestras and 16 choirs across the campus. Students have performance opportunities throughout the year, including events such as Wesley's Winter Concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre. The music program embraces students of all ages and abilities, encouraging participation and exploration of different musical styles.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Overseas travel and study tours are offered, including language tours to Germany, Japan, China, France, and the United States. International Week Committee and Jindi Worabak contribute to cultural activities. Language tours translate classroom learning into real-world experiences.	Cultural & language International hosting partnerships place Wesley students with partner schools in Germany, Spain, China, Japan or France, staying with host families and developing language skills while deepening cultural understanding. Music and drama tours offer extended performance experience and exposure to the arts on the world stage. Sports tours provide opportunities to train and compete internationally, broadening cross-cultural perspectives through sport.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies A broad after-school club program includes Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Dressmaking, Knitting, Patchwork, Magpies Literature Club, and Debating. Junior School and Senior School offer sports and recreational groups such as Huff n Puff Fitness Group and Running Groups.	Social & hobbies Recreational sport is supported by Wesley College's joint operation of the Albert Park Hockey and Tennis Centre, which features facilities including 12 tennis courts and a hockey pitch. The centre offers programs designed to engage families, communities and individuals, promoting a fit and healthy lifestyle. Wesley's campus life also includes after-school activities and clubs that connect students beyond the classroom, contributing to social connections and well-being.
Community & service	Community & service Service learning is integrated through Kids in Philanthropy; Year 12 and other students participate in community service programs. Duke of Edinburgh's Award participation and a relationship with Neno Girls' School in Malawi are part of the program.	Community & service Our community fundraising supports diversity and access by providing opportunities for more students to experience Wesley's education and to sustain an exceptional teaching and learning environment. The College jointly operates facilities such as the Albert Park Hockey and Tennis Centre to engage communities and promote sport and wellness. Alumni networks connect graduates across more than 53 countries, enabling career collaboration and professional networking opportunities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership opportunities include Year 12 leadership roles elected by the student body, and junior school Class Captain and Student Council Representative roles. There are elected representations at House, co-curricular, year and whole-school levels, with involvement in committees such as the Social Action Committee and Patchwork Committee.	Leadership & professional The school maintains an alumni network of over 22,000 graduates living in more than 53 countries, offering networking and career collaboration opportunities. Wesley presents incursions and talks featuring politicians, thought leaders and sports stars to broaden student leadership and professional understanding. The XSOAR high-performance tennis program integrates mindset, nutrition and life-skills development, preparing students for diverse career pathways in sport and beyond.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Outdoor Education runs from Year 3 to Year 11, fostering confidence, independence and resilience. The House system and a broad sports program—Junior and Senior School, including Athletics, Netball, Soccer, Swimming and more—support wellbeing and physical activity.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wesley's high-performance tennis program balances daily training and school commitments, emphasising well-being and life skills alongside sport. The XSOAR program develops physical, tactical and mental skills while supporting students' broader education. The school's recreational facilities and sports programs promote a healthy lifestyle and physical well-being across student life.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include Chinese Second Language, Chinese Second Language Advanced, French, German, Indonesian Second Language, Japanese Second Language, and Latin. In the IB, Group 1 Language A Literature offers English and Chinese; Group 2 Language B Language Acquisition offers English, Japanese, Indonesian, French, Mandarin, Latin, and German.	Language provision Chinese and French are taught as Language Acquisition options in the Middle School. Year 5 students choose between French or Chinese for the language acquisition elective, and in Years 7–9 students study Language Acquisition with Chinese or French, continuing with their chosen language through at least Year 9. English language support is provided through the English Language Preparation Program (ELPP). In Senior School, all students study under the International Baccalaureate framework until Year 10, and may pursue the IB Diploma Program or Victorian Certificate of Education in Years 11–12; the IB DP requires languages as a compulsory subject area.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Apply. For ELC applications, complete the ELC online application. For Prep to Year 12 applications, complete a Prep to Year 12 online application and pay AU$150 non-refundable application fee. Applicants will be advised of the documents required during the application process; these typically include copies of the applicant's birth certificate, passport and most recent school report, and NAPLAN report if applicable. The boarding enrolment process follows the same steps as the standard enrolment process; boarding applications are accepted for students entering Year 7 to Year 12 and applicants can indicate boarding in the online application, with the rest of the process remaining the same. Step 2: Application confirmation. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful completion of the online application. At this stage, your daughter will be placed on a waiting list. Step 3: Offer. A formal letter of offer will be sent via email if a place is available for the specified intake year. PLC commences offering places according to the timings below: Prep – three years prior to the planned commencement year; Year 5 and Year 7 – two to three years prior to the planned commencement year; Years 9 to 11 – 18 months prior to the planned commencement year. Offers are made at non-intake years as places become available. If you submit an application for a non-intake year, your daughter will automatically be added to the waiting list and the Admissions Team will contact you directly should a place become available. Step 4: Acceptance and confirmation of enrolment. Complete the Acceptance of Place Offer by the due date outlined in the letter of offer and pay a non-refundable enrolment fee of AU$1,500. Step 5: Holding deposit. A holding deposit is charged one year prior to commencement to confirm enrolment for Prep, Year 5 and Year 7. The holding deposit is credited back to school fees in Term 2 of the year a student commences. Step 6: Pre-commencement meeting. In the year prior to enrolment, students entering the Junior School will be invited with their families to a meeting with a member of the Junior School Leadership Team. Students in Years 7 to 11 will be invited to an online meeting. The aim of these meetings is to understand your daughter's interests, talents and needs to support her successful transition to PLC.	Admissions 1. Online application: Submit the online international application, or apply through one of Wesley's approved international agents. Provide a copy of the applicant's birth certificate or passport; AEAS results if English is a second language (AEAS results are valid for 12 months); a notarised copy of the student's most recent school report (entry to a year level requires completion of the prior year or equivalent); and details of living and welfare arrangements. An application is a prerequisite for admission but not a guarantee of enrolment. 2. Application fee: Pay a non-refundable and non-transferable $300 application fee. The fee is waived for children and grandchildren of Old Wesley Collegians (OWs) and for Wesley approved education agencies applying on an applicant's behalf. An application is a prerequisite for admission but not a guarantee of enrolment. 3. AEAS test: International applicants, for whom English is a second language, must sit an entrance test administered by Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS). AEAS results provide detail on English proficiency and are one of the measures of the candidate's suitability. The AEAS test may be completed in your home country and should be completed within 12 months of submitting your application. Applicants must attain a satisfactory level of English before entering mainstream study, and may be invited to attend the post-ELICOS AEAS test. 4. Interview: Students who satisfy entry requirements may be invited to attend an interview with the Head of School (or delegate), Head of Boarding (if applicable) and Head of the English Language Preparation Program (if applicable) prior to a letter of offer being issued. The interview may take place online or in person. During the interview, the student's suitability to enrol at the College is assessed, and the College may review reports and other notarised documents and undertake additional verification if required. 5. Enrolment criteria: The College considers a range of criteria when making enrolment offers, including siblings already attending, children or grandchildren of Old Wesley Collegians, gender balance, and the interests and activities of the student. It also considers the number of students seeking boarding, class size and the year level, College resources and staffing, and the date of application. Genuine aspiration to derive value from the course is considered. 6. Offer of enrolment: Successful applicants receive a formal offer of enrolment in writing, which may be subject to conditions such as satisfactory completion of a Wesley-approved English language preparation or ELICOS course for EAL students. To accept, families must return a completed Acceptance of Offer form and pay a non-refundable $1,500 confirmation fee plus a deposit equal to the annual international tuition fee. The deposit is refundable under specified conditions. 7. Confirmation of enrolment and visa: After confirmation fees and documentation are received, the College issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and a Confirmation of Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) if applicable. These documents are required to obtain a student visa. If payment is not received by the due date, the offer may be withdrawn. 8. Contact: The international admissions team is available to guide families through the enrolment process.
Scholarships	Scholarships Types of scholarships: academic scholarships, general excellence scholarships, music scholarships, boarding scholarships, and means-tested scholarships; Old Collegian/Helen Hailes Memorial Scholarship is also offered. Eligibility: current PLC Year 6 students are eligible to apply for entry into Year 7; students currently attending PLC Senior School are not eligible to apply for Years 8–11; candidates must be Australian citizens or hold a Permanent Resident visa; late applications are not accepted. Value: PLC scholarships may cover up to 50% of the basic annual tuition fees; boarding scholarships cover up to 50% of the boarding fees to the end of Year 12; means-tested scholarships are awarded based on financial need. Scholarship process: Academic and General Excellence scholarships rely on ACER exams and consideration of the most recent school report and, in some cases, an interview; Music scholarships may include an audition; Boarding scholarships involve ACER exam and, in some cases, an interview; Helen Hailes Memorial Scholarship is for daughters or granddaughters of Old Collegians and is not offered every year. Entry for 2028: Scholarship Exam Date is TBA (Term 4, 2026). For more information, contact PLC Admissions at +61 3 9808 5811 or admissions@plc.vic.edu.au.	Scholarships Wesley College offers scholarships and bursaries that balance merit and means, recognizing talents, achievements and character. Scholarships typically provide a 25–80 percent reduction in tuition fees, last for the duration of the student's time at the College, and include a means-tested component informed by family circumstances provided in the scholarship application. The number and value of scholarships depend on meeting scholarship criteria, means assessment, and the availability of places. Boarding Scholarships are available at the Glen Waverley campus for boarders entering Years 7–11; Academic Excellence Scholarships reopen late in 2026 and are awarded to Years 7 and 10; General Excellence Scholarships reopen late in 2026 and apply to Years 5–11. Named scholarships include Rennie Coutts Academic Scholarship, Nigel Cherk Memorial Academic Scholarship, and Richard Ball Academic Scholarship, with General Excellence Named Scholarships such as Carlo and Tine Tabalujan Scholarship and Norman Mendelson Scholarship.
Waitlist	Waitlist Applicants who complete the online enrolment application are placed on the waiting list. PLC commences offering places when places become available. For intakes, Prep is offered three years before commencement; Year 5 and Year 7 are offered two to three years before commencement; Years 9 to 11 are offered about 18 months prior. If applying for a non-intake year, the daughter will be automatically added to the waiting list and the Admissions Team will contact you directly should a place become available.	Waitlist —
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