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Penrhos College

Australia, Perth

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$5,501 - 33,087
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1952
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Penrhos College is an independent girls' day and boarding school in Como, Perth, educating students from age 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the IB Primary Years Programme with the Australian Curriculum, and the Senior School follows a dynamic program for Years 7–12 supported by a dedicated Pastoral Curriculum. The campus sits on one site and houses Early Learning through Year 12, with facilities including the Meg Melville Science Innovation Centre (2021), the Creative Arts and Design Centre, the Fandry Centre for Sporting Excellence, and the 700-seat Rixon Theatre. The college offers a broad co-curricular program across sport, performing and visual arts, STEM, and service. Languages include Japanese and French, with language tours to France and Japan. Leadership and service opportunities include Duke of Edinburgh, student councils and library committees. Courage Starts Here guides the school's strategic direction, underpinning global experiences and community engagement. Penrhos nurtures independent learners with empathy.

The Essentials

Penrhos College has 1,100 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
6 Morrison Street, Como, WA 6152, Australia. The College campus sits on eight hectares; the main entrance is on Morrison Street, with additional entry points on Thelma Street and Murray Street. The school is located in Como, a southern suburb of Perth in Western Australia. Bus services to Penrhos College are operated by Transperth and Horizons West, with Student SmartRider access for eligible routes.

Stages
Early Learning Centre (Pre-K to Year 2); Junior School (Year 3 to Year 6); Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 12).

Type
Independent girls' school; day school with on-site boarding through Menai Boarding House for Year 7–12.

Additional learning support
Inclusive Education provides individualized support for students with diagnosed disabilities or additional needs; a team of specialist teachers and education assistants delivers in-class differentiation, modified programs, targeted literacy and numeracy support, and one-on-one or small-group instruction; Gifted education and enrichment opportunities are offered.

Country affiliation
Australia

Religious affiliation
Uniting Church of Australia

Bus service
Bus services are operated by Transperth and Horizons West; students use a SmartRider; morning and afternoon routes connect Penrhos with Applecross, Booragoon, South Perth, Bicton, Harrisdale/Rossmoyne and Perth Hills; some routes are scheduled as public routes and operate in gazetted school terms; check journey planner for current schedules.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is provided at Penrhos College through the Menai Boarding House. The House houses 100 girls from Years 7 to 12 on campus, with on-site residential staff around the clock and a Year 12 boarding buddy for new boarders. Boarders have individual rooms, kitchens on each floor and shared spaces, with a program of weekend activities to support social and academic life.

Uniform Requirement
All uniform items are available from the Penrhos College Uniform Shop, and uniform fittings for new students must be booked in advance. School shoes are not sold at the Uniform Shop.

Food Options
Meals are included as part of boarding, as described in the Boarding Prospectus. The Menai Boarding House contains kitchens on each floor to support meal preparation.

House System
Penrhos uses a house system with inter-house events and a House points tally, including the Interhouse Music Eisteddfod.

Governance and Ownership
Penrhos College is a Uniting Church school. The school's community is strengthened by the Penrhos College Foundation, plus Parent Support Groups and an Alumni Committee.
Fees

Annual tuition at Penrhos College ranges from AUD 5,501 to AUD 33,087 for 2026/27.

Application and Confirming Fees
- Application Fee: AUD 150 (non-refundable) per applicant.
- Family Confirming Fee (non-refundable) payable on final acceptance:
- Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten: AUD 1,903.
- Pre-Primary to Year 10: AUD 7,501 (this is calculated as 25% of the Year 7 annual tuition fee).
- Year 11: AUD 3,750 (12.5% of the Year 7 annual tuition fee).
- Year 12: AUD 1,875 (6.25% of the Year 7 annual tuition fee).

Tuition, Resource and Technology Fees — Annual and Payment Breakdown (per year group)
Note: the “Total (annual)” figures include tuition plus the listed resource fee and technology levy. Term figures shown are calculated as the annual total ÷ 4 (calculated).

- Early Learning Centre
- Pre-Kindergarten (2 days): Annual total AUD 5,501; per-term (calculated) AUD 1,375.50. Payment plan amounts: Annual (discounted amount billed) AUD 5,418; Three payments AUD 1,834; Monthly AUD 550; Fortnightly AUD 250; Weekly AUD 125.
- Pre-Kindergarten (3 days): Annual total AUD 8,253; per-term (calculated) AUD 2,063.25. Payment plan: Annual AUD 8,130; Three AUD 2,751; Monthly AUD 825; Fortnightly AUD 375; Weekly AUD 188.
- Pre-Kindergarten (4 days): Annual total AUD 11,002; per-term (calculated) AUD 2,750.50. Payment plan: Annual AUD 10,837; Three AUD 3,667; Monthly AUD 1,100; Fortnightly AUD 500; Weekly AUD 250.
- Kindergarten (4 days): Tuition AUD 10,791; Resource fee AUD 216; Total annual AUD 11,007; per-term (calculated) AUD 2,751.75. Payment plan: Annual AUD 10,845; Three AUD 3,669; Monthly AUD 1,101; Fortnightly AUD 500; Weekly AUD 250.
- Kindergarten (5 days): Tuition AUD 13,489; Resource fee AUD 270; Total annual AUD 13,759; per-term (calculated) AUD 3,439.75. Payment plan: Annual AUD 13,557; Three AUD 4,586; Monthly AUD 1,376; Fortnightly AUD 625; Weekly AUD 313.

- Junior School
- Pre-Primary: Tuition AUD 17,773; Resource fee AUD 370; Technology levy AUD 200; Total annual AUD 18,343; per-term (calculated) AUD 4,585.75. Payment plan: Annual AUD 18,076; Three AUD 6,114; Monthly AUD 1,834; Fortnightly AUD 834; Weekly AUD 417.
- Year 1–2: Tuition AUD 21,632; Resource fee AUD 370; Technology levy AUD 200; Total annual AUD 22,202; per-term (calculated) AUD 5,550.50. Payment plan: Annual AUD 21,878; Three AUD 7,401; Monthly AUD 2,220; Fortnightly AUD 1,009; Weekly AUD 505.
- Year 3: Tuition AUD 21,632; Resource fee AUD 370; Technology levy AUD 400; Total annual AUD 22,402; per-term (calculated) AUD 5,600.50. Payment plan: Annual AUD 22,078; Three AUD 7,467; Monthly AUD 2,240; Fortnightly AUD 1,018; Weekly AUD 509.
- Year 4: Tuition AUD 21,632; Resource fee AUD 370; Technology levy AUD 600; Total annual AUD 22,602; per-term (calculated) AUD 5,650.50. Payment plan: Annual AUD 22,278; Three AUD 7,534; Monthly AUD 2,260; Fortnightly AUD 1,027; Weekly AUD 514.
- Year 5–6: Tuition AUD 22,427; Resource fee AUD 370; Technology levy AUD 600; Total annual AUD 23,397; per-term (calculated) AUD 5,849.25. Payment plan: Annual AUD 23,061; Three AUD 7,799; Monthly AUD 2,340; Fortnightly AUD 1,064; Weekly AUD 532.

- Secondary School
- Year 7–9: Tuition AUD 30,003; Resource fee AUD 250; Technology levy AUD 800; Total annual AUD 31,053; per-term (calculated) AUD 7,763.25. Payment plan: Annual AUD 30,603; Three AUD 10,351; Monthly AUD 3,105; Fortnightly AUD 1,412; Weekly AUD 706.
- Year 10–12: Tuition AUD 32,137; Resource fee AUD 150; Technology levy AUD 800; Total annual AUD 33,087; per-term (calculated) AUD 8,271.75. Payment plan: Annual AUD 32,605; Three AUD 11,029; Monthly AUD 3,309; Fortnightly AUD 1,504; Weekly AUD 752.

Boarding Fees (Year 7–12)
- Boarding annual tuition/boarding total: AUD 32,364; per-term (calculated) AUD 8,091.00. Payment plan: Annual AUD 31,879; Three AUD 10,788; Monthly AUD 3,236; Fortnightly AUD 1,471; Weekly AUD 736. Boarding fees are stated as inclusive of cleaning, laundry, routine nursing, approved recreational activities and transport; uniform charges are not included in boarding.

Sundry, Music and Speech & Drama Fees
- Sundry charges (invoiced separately once each term, payment due 14 days from invoice) may include items such as Year 12 Ball, Year 12 Yearbook, Year 11 Dance, boarders' taxi charges, music camp and consumables, Year 10 camp jumpers, educational tours, Outdoor Education Levy, LAMDA exams, locker padlocks, blazer colours embroidery and similar items.
- Music lessons (annual fees): 30-minute lessons AUD 2,078; 45-minute lessons AUD 3,117; group theory lessons AUD 701; instrument hire AUD 396 (Year K–12).
- Speech & Drama (annual fees): Year 3–6 and Year 7–12 fee schedules are listed per lesson/structure; these are charged termly via the school's system as per the published fee schedule.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Five payment options are offered: Annual, Three equal payments (default), Monthly (10 equal direct debit payments), Fortnightly (22 equal direct debit payments) and Weekly (44 equal weekly direct debit payments). Exact due dates for 2026 were: Annual — one payment due 6 February 2026 (1.5% discount applies to tuition and boarding annual fees only); Three payments — due 6 February 2026, 8 May 2026 and 7 August 2026; Monthly — 15th of each month from February to November 2026 (10 payments); Fortnightly — first Wednesday of each fortnight from 4 February 2026 to 25 November 2026 (22 payments); Weekly — Wednesdays from 4 February 2026 to 2 December 2026 (44 payments).
- A late payment fee of AUD 150 (including GST) will be charged for accounts not paid within 14 days of the due date unless prior arrangements are made. Direct debit dishonour/returned payments incur an administration fee of AUD 15 each (including GST). Sundry charges are invoiced separately once each term, with payment due 14 days from invoice date.

Payment Methods and Card Surcharges
- Accepted methods: Cheque (to Penrhos College), BPAY (biller code and CRN shown on invoice), credit card in person/phone/portal (Mastercard, Visa, American Express — a 0.9% surcharge applies to all credit card payments), and direct debit (from nominated bank account or credit card). Cash payments greater than AUD 2,000 must be made at a NAB branch using the College account (BSB 086-006 Account 43-137-8566) with the payer's name and account number as reference.

Refunds, Withdrawals and Other Payment Conditions
- Notice of withdrawal: A full term's written notice to the Principal is required prior to withdrawal, otherwise an additional charge equal to one quarter (25%) of the annual tuition fee will apply (plus GST). For students not returning at the beginning of a new school year, notice must be received prior to close of business on the last day of the Term 3 holidays of the previous year. If a student withdraws during a term, the balance of the Tuition Fee, Resource Fee and Notebook/Technology Levy for the remainder of that term, plus any additional Music, Speech & Drama or sundry charges, becomes immediately due and payable.
- Boarding withdrawal: If a boarding student is withdrawn at any stage during the year, the balance of boarding fees for the remainder of the year becomes immediately due and payable. To withdraw a boarding student for the following year, a full term's written notice is required; failure to provide this will incur a charge equal to one half (50%) of the following year's annual boarding fee (plus GST).
- The College may levy additional charges for avoidable breakages or damage to school property caused by a student. Parents are advised to ensure appropriate health, property and liability insurance, as the College does not accept responsibility for medical expenses or loss/damage to personal effects.
Academics

Penrhos College teaches IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Penrhos College Secondary School provides a dynamic academic program for Year 7 to Year 12, supported by a dedicated Pastoral Curriculum. Pastoral Programs include Learn, Lead, Unite (Years 7–9); MyEducation (Years 10–12); Wellbeing Framework (Penrhos CONNECT); Community Service; Ngala Maya; and Global experiences, with leadership opportunities integrated across year levels.

Exam Results
Year 12 2024: Cohort size 136; 134 achieved WA Certificate of Education (WACE); 98.5% of students achieved WACE; 98% of students who applied for university entry via Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) were eligible for entry; five of 26 ATAR courses were in the Top 15 WA Schools.

Higher Education Progression
In 2024, 104 Penrhos Year 12 graduates pursued university study; 5 pursued TAFE or other training, 11 deferred, 9 working and 5 apprenticeships. Destinations include Curtin University among universities attended by graduates.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted Education Specialist oversees enrichment and extension opportunities; differentiated programming is delivered within the classroom and through targeted activities to challenge high-potential students. Enrichment and co-curricular opportunities include music ensembles and drama performances, sporting teams and academic clubs such as Future Problem Solving, Philosophy Club, Chess, Debating, Maths Mentor and STEM.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritizes wellbeing and positive relationships as foundations for growth. The Wellbeing Framework – CONNECT – centers on six themes: relationships, emotions, health, engagement, meaning and accomplishment. The pastoral curriculum provides explicit teaching of social-emotional skills and real-life opportunities to practice them. The school works in close partnership with families; psychologists and pastoral care staff collaborate with staff and parents for early intervention and tailored support. Evidence-based programs such as Kimochis, PATHS and Keeping Safe Protective Behaviours foster emotional literacy, empathy and resilience from the early years.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Inclusive Education program is grounded in inclusion and individualized learning. A dedicated team of specialist teachers and education assistants supports students with diagnosed disabilities, learning difficulties, additional needs or educational risk across all year levels. They provide individualized programs and strategies to engage with the curriculum in a way that suits learning needs, strengths and learning style, including in-class differentiation, curriculum adjustments and modified programs where required. Targeted literacy and numeracy support, one-on-one and small-group instruction, and collaboration with classroom teachers and parents ensure learning alongside peers with dignity and confidence. English and Mathematics enhancement, gifted education and enrichment opportunities broaden access to full Penrhos experiences.

Mental Wellbeing
The school supports mental wellbeing through a proactive pastoral approach with a dedicated wellbeing team. The Wellbeing Framework – CONNECT – shapes the pastoral curriculum, focusing on relationships, emotions, health, engagement, meaning and accomplishment to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Psychologists and pastoral care staff partner with families to identify early intervention strategies and tailor support for each student. Evidence-based, age-appropriate programs like Kimochis, PATHS and Keeping Safe Protective Behaviours promote emotional literacy and resilience. The warm, inclusive environment helps students feel safe, valued and empowered to flourish.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is embedded in the wellbeing framework and pastoral care. The early years curriculum embeds Keeping Safe Protective Behaviours to promote personal safety, healthy boundaries and safe relationships. A culture of care and belonging supports safe and respectful interactions across the school community. The wellbeing team, including psychologists and pastoral staff, collaborates with families to identify safeguarding concerns early and provide tailored support. The school also emphasizes a safe environment through staff training and policies integrated within the pastoral framework.
Parent Experience

History
Penrhos College was founded in 1952 when Methodist Ladies' College (MLC) Claremont purchased St Anne's School in Angelo Street, South Perth. Mrs Margaret Way, an MLC Claremont Old Girl and St Anne's parent, was appointed inaugural Principal to guide the early years. The college adopted a crest and motto linked to MLC Claremont and later moved to the Como site after land was granted there in 1966, with facilities expanding in the 1950s and 1970s. In 1975 the school's name was changed to Penrhos College and a new crest was introduced, symbolising both Penrhos' links to MLC Claremont and Western Australia. The college has continued to grow and evolve, opening the Early Learning Centre in 2011, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012, and launching Courage Starts Here as its strategic direction in 2023.

Community
The Penrhos College community is centred on active Parent Support Groups, the Penrhos College Foundation, and an engaged Alumni network. Parent Support Groups sit at the very centre of the community and play an invaluable role in enhancing the Penrhos experience for students and parents; the groups include Penrhos College Foundation, Penrhos College Alumni, and Friends of Penrhos such as Friends of Drama and Dance, Friends of Music, Friends of Rowing and Friends of Sport. The Penrhos College Foundation was established in 1987 to secure the future of Penrhos College and support the school's strategic initiatives, with a Foundation Board guiding major projects and scholarships. The Alumni Committee supports more than 10,000 former students with reunions, community events, networking opportunities, and ongoing engagement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Support Groups sit at the centre of the Penrhos community and rely on volunteers from parents and friends. The Penrhos College Foundation, established in 1987, fosters a culture of giving to support scholarships, buildings, and strategic initiatives through its board and leadership. The Alumni Committee supports more than 10,000 former students with reunions, networking, and ongoing connection with Penrhos. The groups include Penrhos College Foundation, Penrhos College Alumni, and Friends of Drama and Dance, Friends of Music, Friends of Rowing, Friends of Sport, with active Penrhosian Club and parent-year representatives who participate in school life and fundraising. These groups coordinate and contribute to campus life through events, fundraising, and ongoing engagement with the College.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus sits on one site in Como, housing Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 with separate areas for Early Learning, Junior School and Secondary School. The Meg Melville Science Innovation Centre opened in 2021 supports STEM with collaborative learning spaces, multi-use laboratories, an outdoor laboratory, an amphitheatre-style presentation space and rooftop science courtyard. The Creative Arts and Design Centre spans three floors for Art, Design, Food, Textiles, Photography and Media studies, including teaching spaces, a library, studios for drawing, ceramics, photography and textiles, and dedicated food rooms. The Fandry Centre for Sporting Excellence provides expansive indoor court spaces, rock climbing walls, a fitness centre and a dance studio, plus outdoor tennis courts and a 50-metre heated outdoor swimming pool. Rixon Theatre is a 700-seat world-class theatre with an orchestra pit, a drama studio and dedicated music rooms and teaching spaces.

Sports Facilities
The Fandry Centre for Sporting Excellence covers indoor court spaces, rock climbing walls, a fitness centre and a dance studio, with teaching spaces, outdoor tennis courts and a 50-metre heated outdoor swimming pool. The Junior School includes an Olympic-sized pool used for swimming lessons and related activities. The campus supports a broad sport program including AFL, athletics, cricket, tennis, volleyball, cross country, netball and basketball as part of its co-curricular offerings. The outdoor sport and aquatic facilities are complemented by dedicated spaces for physical education and team training.

Academic Facilities
Meg Melville Science Innovation Centre opened in 2021 consolidates STEM with collaborative learning spaces, leading-edge laboratories and an outdoor laboratory, plus an amphitheatre-style presentation space and rooftop science learning courtyard. The Creative Arts and Design Centre provides three floors of facilities for Art, Design, Food, Textiles, Photography and Media studies, including teaching spaces, a library and AV room, plus drawing, ceramics and photography studios and textiles and food rooms. Across the campus, dedicated spaces support a unified K–12 learning environment with modern learning spaces and facilities for all subjects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The co-curricular program offers Endless opportunities across Creative Arts and Design, Academic and Enrichment, Innovation and Technology, and Sport and Wellness. Junior School activities include Dance, choir ensembles, Junior Rock Band – PenRock!, Speech and Drama, and a range of academic and enrichment clubs. Secondary School options span a wide sport roster (AFL, athletics, cricket, tennis, volleyball, cross country, netball, basketball), plus swimming clubs, running clubs and involvement in events such as Curtin University Junior Games; there are additional activities in debating, mock trials and STEM-related clubs. Dragon Explorers is part of the broader co-curricular offerings.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Academic and enrichment activities at Penrhos include Academic fairs, Book Club, Da Vinci Decathlon, Debating and Mock Trials. Students can engage in problem-solving programs such as Future Problem Solving and Tournament of Minds, and join STEM+ and the Young Writers Collective. The program also offers leadership and research-oriented clubs, including Duke of Edinburgh, Ethics Olympiad, and a Library Committee. These activities develop critical thinking, collaboration and creative problem-solving beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative
Penrhos runs a broad Creative and Performing Arts program with Band and Orchestra Festivals, Camerata Strings and other orchestras, and Chorale and Cantabile Voices choirs. Students participate in Coltrane and Basie jazz bands, Contemporary Bands, and a range of dance, drama and exhibition events. The program includes the Creative Arts Club, Dance Festival and Dance Showcase, Dramafest and various music and speech festivals. School productions, Music Eisteddfod and VOX provide performance opportunities for all levels.

Cultural & Language
Languages program offers Japanese and French. All students in Years 7 and 8 study a language, and those continuing from Junior School can either continue Japanese or switch to French in Year 7. From Year 9 onwards, languages become elective subjects, enabling deeper study and cultural studies. Language learning is enriched by biennial language tours to France and Japan, exchanges with Hakata High School, and other immersive experiences. Penrhos also competes in the Education Perfect World Championships, regularly ranking among WA's top performers.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby options include a vibrant textual and performing arts calendar with Discussion Club, the Dance Festival and Dance Showcase, Jazz Night and Music Gala Night. Students can participate in School Production, Dramafest and other performing-arts events that foster collaboration and friendship. A broad range of sport and fitness options supports teamwork and wellbeing, from team sports to personal fitness programs.

Community & Service
Community and service opportunities are provided through leadership roles and service initiatives. The Big Sister program offers mentoring, while Cultural Exchange and Year Representatives foster cross-cultural understanding and student voice. Student-led committees such as the SAGA (yearbook) Committee and the Library Committee provide governance and service opportunities, alongside the Sustainability Club. The Duke of Edinburgh program also contributes to community and service engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional development opportunities include Student Council, Form Captains and Year Representatives. Students contribute to governance and planning via Library Committee and the SAGA Committee, and lead initiatives through Cultural Exchange and Sustainability Club. The Duke of Edinburgh program provides adventure, leadership and service experiences.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport and fitness options include AFL, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Personal Fitness, Rowing, Self Defense, Soccer, Softball, Surf lessons, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Yogalates. These activities promote teamwork, personal bests and physical well-being as part of the co-curricular program.
Languages

Language Provision
French and Japanese are taught. All students in Years 7 and 8 study a language; those continuing from Junior School will have studied Japanese from Years 1 to 6 and can continue in Japanese or switch to French in Year 7. From Year 9 onwards, languages become elective subjects. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, and gain intercultural understanding.

Immersion Programs
Biennial language tours to France and Japan provide real-world language experiences. In alternate years, Penrhos hosts Hakata High School students, building intercultural understanding. Exchange programs offer further immersion, with options from four weeks to a full year abroad. Local activities such as restaurant outings, cooking experiences, Languages Day and foreign film festivals supplement language learning.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Penrhos College accepts applications at any time and processes them in order of receipt; entry in Pre-Kindy, Kindergarten, Year 5 and Year 7 is in particular demand. 2. Applications require: a copy of the birth certificate, current immunisation record, two most recent school reports (Years 1–12), NAPLAN results (if applicable), and passport and family visa documents (if applicable); there is an application fee of 150 AUD (GST inclusive). 3. After submission, the Enrolments Team processes the application in order of receipt and you will receive written confirmation of receipt; your place on the waitlist is based on the date of the original application, so earlier submissions improve your position; preference on the waitlist is given to siblings of current students, to daughters/granddaughters/nieces of past students, and to siblings of Wesley College. 4. Enrolment offers begin two years before a student's anticipated start date; if the application is received within two years of commencement, the Enrolments Team will be in touch sooner; Penrhos accepts students at any time depending on availability and capacity; the offer process starts with an invitation to attend an interview with the Head of Junior School or the Head of Secondary School, and after a successful interview the Enrolments Team guides the family through the formal Offer and Acceptance process. 5. The Family Confirming Fee is a one‑off, non‑refundable, family-based fee that confirms each student's acceptance; the fee is paid to the Penrhos College Foundation and is not deductible from tuition; early registration is encouraged though vacancies do occur and the Enrolments Team can advise on availability.

Scholarships
Red Dragon – Year 10 2027 Scholarship provides 50% remission of tuition for the remainder of Secondary Studies at Penrhos; additional remission of boarding fees may be considered based on need and boarding house availability; age: entering Year 10 in 2027; eligibility: Australian citizens or Permanent Residents residing in Western Australia who are not already enrolled at the College; applications close on Friday, 6 March 2026 at 12pm AWST. MADALAH Indigenous Scholarship provides a grant payment for the remainder of Secondary School studies at Penrhos; administered by MADALAH on behalf of the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA); age: Year 7–9 (day students) or Year 7 (boarding) in 2027; eligibility: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and proof of descent, ABSTUDY eligibility or meet any gap payments, good school attendance and behaviour, home location in Western Australia; applications close on Friday, 26 June 2026. Penrhos offers a broad range of scholarships to celebrate students for their academic and/or extra-curricular strengths; more information is available on the Scholarships page.

Waitlist
A waitlist is used and places are allocated based on the date of the original application; earlier submissions improve position; priority on the waitlist is given to siblings of current students, to daughters/granddaughters/nieces of past students, and to siblings of Penrhos' brother school, Wesley College.
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