Penrhos College

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.

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

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

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.

Australia

Uniting Church of Australia

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.