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Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth

Australia, Perth

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$150 - 37,008
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1915
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, Mandarin, Indonesian
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth is a day and boarding school in Australia that welcomes students from ages 2 to 18. The college offers three curriculum pathways: the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme, plus the Australian Curriculum. Three Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) pathways support university entry, vocational training, or further study—the ATAR pathway, the General/VET pathway, and the IBDP. In Year 10, students follow a broad curriculum while building future-ready skills; Years 11 and 12 enable flexibility and depth, with cross-campus subject options through Scotch College. Academic Support and Academic Extension provide targeted learning and enrichment, including Gifted and Talented programmes. The campus combines Junior and Senior Schools with a Boarding House on one site and features the Lighthouse wellbeing hub, including a gym, studios, on-site physiotherapists, and psychologists. A global-minded community, Round Square membership, and extensive co-curriculars broaden leadership, service, arts, languages, and international experience.

The Essentials

Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth has 1,200 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Visit Us: 14 McNeil Street, Peppermint Grove, Western Australia 6011. Main Reception (08) 9424 6444. The campus is located in Peppermint Grove, a western suburb of Perth, Western Australia.

Stages
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12; Junior School and Senior School share one campus.

Type
Day and boarding school.

Country affiliation
Australia

Religious affiliation
Uniting Church in Australia

School day structure
Senior School: Start 8:55 am; end 3:25 pm with six periods (8:55–9:45; 9:55–10:45; 11:05–11:55; 12:05–12:55; 1:35–2:25; 2:35–3:25); recess 10:45–11:05; lunch 12:55–1:35. Junior School: Class time 8:35–8:45; Periods 8:45–9:45; 9:45–10:45; 11:05–12:00; 12:00–12:55; lunch 12:55–1:35; Period 5 1:35–2:30; Period 6 ends with staggered finish (Pre-K & K 2:50 pm; PP & Year 1 3:10 pm; Years 2–3 3:20 pm; Years 3–6 3:30 pm).

Bus service
Dedicated Horizons West buses; Transperth services; From 2 February 2026, 705 school special route from Fremantle Train Station to PLC in the morning and afternoon; PLC is well serviced by Transperth stops including along Stirling Highway and near Cottesloe Train Station.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is offered in a Boarding House with the ABC@PLC transition program starting in Term 3 before entry, including Boarding Orientation, Technology Induction, and Weekly Online Classes. The Boarding House provides a holistic recreation programme, a Boarding House Tutoring Programme, weekly wellbeing activities, and a Buddy Programme to help new boarders settle in. Dormitories house Years 7–11 in rooms with 1–4 beds, while Year 12 boarders have single rooms (most with doubles); each room includes a wardrobe, chest of drawers, bed and a safe.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform Shop is PLC Lighthouse, 2 McNeil Street, Peppermint Grove WA 6011. Hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30 pm–4:30 pm, Wednesdays 8:00 am–1:30 pm, and on the Monday before term starts. Categories include dresses, jackets, hats, pants/shorts, shirts, skirts, socks/stockings, sportswear, swimwear.

Food Options
The Dining Room seats about 140 with outdoor seating for 25. The on-site catering team provides meals and snacks that are seasonal and nutritious.

House System
The school has a House System in the Senior School; The Black Watch is one of the houses.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a College of the Uniting Church in Australia. Governance is provided by the PLC Council and the Senior Leadership Team.
Fees

Annual tuition at Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth ranges from AUD 150 to AUD 37,008 for 2026/27.

Registration and Acceptance Fees

- Registration fee: AUD 150 (non‑refundable, including GST).
- Acceptance fee: payable on acceptance and non‑refundable / non‑transferable. It is equal to 20% of the Year 7 annual tuition fee; the Acceptance Fee for 2026 is AUD 6,970. A reduced Acceptance Fee of 10% of the Year 7 fee applies for second and subsequent siblings. Boys entering Pre‑Kindergarten and Kindergarten receive a 25% discount on the Acceptance Fee. The Acceptance Fee includes life membership to the PLC Old Collegians' Association and an endowment contribution.

Tuition and Boarding fees (annual and per term instalments)

- Pre‑Kindergarten (3 days): Annual AUD 13,104; four term instalments AUD 3,276; annual in advance (2.25% discount) AUD 12,809.
- Kindergarten & Pre‑Primary: Annual AUD 21,840; four term instalments AUD 5,460; annual in advance AUD 21,349.
- Years 1–2: Annual AUD 21,840; four term instalments AUD 5,460; annual in advance AUD 21,349.
- Years 3–4: Annual AUD 23,992; four term instalments AUD 5,998; annual in advance AUD 23,452.
- Years 5–6: Annual AUD 28,064; four term instalments AUD 7,016; annual in advance AUD 27,433.
- Years 7–9: Annual AUD 34,852; four term instalments AUD 8,713; annual in advance AUD 34,068.
- Years 10–11: Annual AUD 37,008; four term instalments AUD 9,252; annual in advance AUD 36,175.
- Year 12: Annual AUD 37,008; billed in three instalments only (each instalment AUD 12,336); annual in advance AUD 36,175.

- Boarding (additional to tuition): Boarding Years 7–11: Annual AUD 31,236; four term instalments AUD 7,809. Boarding Year 12: Annual AUD 31,236; billed in three instalments (each instalment AUD 10,412). Boarding fees include GST on taxable items.

- Notes: Tuition fees include Outdoor Education programmes for Years 3–9, compulsory curriculum excursions, and subject and administration charges, unless otherwise noted. Tuition fees are GST‑free. Some Year 10 Quest programmes may incur additional cost.

Compulsory and optional additional fees

- Information & Learning Technology (compulsory):
- Pre‑Primary: Annual AUD 240 (four instalments AUD 60).
- Years 1–2: Annual AUD 476 (four instalments AUD 119).
- Years 3–4: Annual AUD 536 (four instalments AUD 134).
- Years 5–11: Annual AUD 864 (four instalments AUD 216).
- Year 12: Annual AUD 864 (billed in three instalments; instalment amount shown AUD 288).*
- Instrumental and vocal music tuition (optional):
- Individual 30‑minute lessons: Annual AUD 2,064 (four instalments AUD 516).
- Individual 40‑minute lessons: Annual AUD 2,744 (four instalments AUD 686).
- Shared 30‑minute lessons (2 per lesson): Annual AUD 1,244 (four instalments AUD 311).
- Instrument hire (where available): AUD 399 (one instalment). Lessons are based on 32 lessons per year; additional lessons may incur extra charge.
- International Baccalaureate (Year 12) exam fee: the schedule shows a subject fee total of SGD 888 (the AUD equivalent will be applied at the exchange rate when the IB invoice is issued). The schedule also notes a per‑exam reference of $148 per exam in the IB box. Final AUD charges are applied at invoice time.
- Other charges that may be billed at the end of each term include uniforms, text materials, optional activities and excursions; these items may include GST. PLC Parents Voluntary Membership annual subscription is AUD 65 per family (included on the first account for the year if applicable).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are charged on an annual basis and are payable in four instalments (one per school term), except Year 12 tuition and boarding fees which are billed in three instalments. Instalments and other charges are due and payable on the first day of each term. A late fee of AUD 150 will be charged on accounts not paid within 14 days of the due date unless prior arrangements have been made. Costs incurred in collecting overdue fees will be charged to the account.
- Concessions and discounts:
- 2.25% discount where the full year's fees are paid within 14 days of the commencement of the first school term (rounded as shown in the schedule).
- Sibling discounts from tuition fees only: 5% for the second sibling, 10% for the third sibling and 50% for the fourth and subsequent siblings attending simultaneously (not available on boarding fees and cannot be combined with other offers).
- Payment of fees in advance: tuition fees for 2027 may be paid prior to 30 November 2026 at the 2026 rate. Tuition fees for 2028 paid prior to 30 November 2026 will be charged at the 2026 rate plus 2.5%; any subsequent year paid in advance attracts a cumulative escalation of 2.5% per annum.

Refund information and withdrawal terms

- Registration fee: non‑refundable. Acceptance fee: non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
- Notice of withdrawal: one academic term's written notice to the Principal is required before withdrawal or deferring commencement to a subsequent year. Failure to provide such notice renders the family liable for fees in lieu equivalent to 25% of the annual fee. In the event of withdrawal from the Boarding House during the year, unbilled boarding fees for the remainder of the year are payable unless previous arrangements have been made. Discontinuance from music lessons requires written notice at least two weeks prior to the end of a term or the following term's fees will be charged.
- International students: the international enrolment process requires payment of the amount quoted in the Offer (which includes the Acceptance Fee and advance payment of one semester's tuition). If the enrolment does not proceed, a refund will be made in accordance with the school's Refund Policy as applied to international students.

Fee payment options and practical note about payment methods

- The fees schedule states that methods of payment are set out on the statement of account; the public fee schedule does not itemise specific payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, BPAY, direct debit, etc.) in the document itself. Instalment billing, advance payment and the discounts described above are managed through the College billing arrangements.

Other practical items and charges

- Outdoor Education for Years 3–9 and compulsory excursions are included in the tuition fees; some Year 10 Quest programmes and other optional activities may incur additional costs billed separately. Uniforms, text materials, transport/bus charges and optional co‑curricular activities are additional and may be billed each term.

Brief note on information not specified in the public schedule

- The fee schedule provides instalment amounts, advance‑payment rules, discounts, compulsory additional fees and several optional fee items, but it does not list the specific payment channels (for example, whether payments are accepted by particular credit card types, BPAY, bank transfer or direct debit) within the published schedule; the schedule states that methods of payment are detailed on the College statement of account.

*All amounts shown are the published 2026 Schedule of Fees and Business Conditions figures as presented in the College's 2026 fees schedule.*
Academics

Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Three distinct pathways help pupils achieve the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE): the ATAR pathway for university entry, the General/VET pathway for hands-on industry experience, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Years 10 to 12 program is designed to challenge and prepare students for their next steps, whether that is university, vocational training, or the workplace. In Year 10, students follow a broad curriculum while building essential future-ready skills. In Years 11 and 12, the three pathways offer flexibility and depth, and cross-campus classes expand subject choices through Scotch College. Academic Support and Academic Extension provide targeted learning support and enrichment, with the Academic Extension programme described as Gifted and Talented.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared for university and tertiary education.

Gifted and Talented
Academic Extension (Gifted and Talented) challenges high-ability learners through flexible, cross-year groupings and personalised learning experiences. Competitions and challenges include RAC Imagine Programme, Future Problem-Solvers, Solar Panel Car Challenge, AMT Maths Challenge, AMC Mathematics Competition, ICAS Assessments, and Writing Competitions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral care is at PLC Perth's core and supports holistic student development. Senior School cohorts have dedicated House Tutor Groups with a Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinator who tracks academic and personal growth. Deans of Wellbeing provide strategic leadership and proactive wellbeing strategies and interventions. Wellbeing is woven into College life through structured programmes and everyday interactions, teaching students to regulate emotions, manage stress, build positive relationships, and find joy and purpose. From Junior School to Year 12, the goal is to help every student build confidence, self-awareness, and inner resources to flourish in school, community and beyond. The PLC Lighthouse is integral to this approach, addressing physical, mental, and spiritual health with on-site facilities including psychologists, recharge rooms, and meditation spaces.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
PLC uses a consultative, data-informed approach to create tailored support plans for each student. Students with disability, including gifted students with a disability, and English as an Additional Language/Dialect are supported. The Learning Enrichment team works with students and teachers to provide in-class support aligned to each student's personalised education plan, helping create inclusive classrooms. Learning Enrichment classes for Years 7 to 10 provide targeted support in foundational literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning, with enrichment teachers coordinating across subjects to support social, emotional and academic development. The College also partners with on-campus allied health professionals, including an occupational therapist and a speech pathologist, to support students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language/Dialect is supported with data-informed support plans tailored to each student. The Learning Enrichment team provides in-class support for EAL students. Learning Enrichment classes offer targeted literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning support for Years 7 to 10. Pastoral and Academic Care Coordinators monitor progress and help support the social and emotional wellbeing of students. For international applicants, AEAS testing assesses English proficiency and may lead to a recommendation for English language support (ELICOS) before entry. Heads of School and Pastoral and Academic Care Coordinators oversee international student social and academic needs.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health is supported on campus through the PLC Lighthouse, a three-storey wellbeing facility. The Lighthouse houses psychologists, recharge rooms, and meditation spaces for relaxation and mental clarity. Wellbeing is woven into College life through structured wellbeing programmes, pastoral care, and everyday interactions that teach emotion regulation, stress management, and relationship skills. Deans of Wellbeing provide strategic leadership and proactive wellbeing strategies to guide cohorts and individuals. Vertical House Tutor Groups and senior mentorship provide ongoing emotional and social support.

Safeguarding
The College has a Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing with zero tolerance for child abuse, grooming, and harm. The Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct are available to staff, students, families, volunteers, contractors, and the wider community. The Student Wellbeing policies include counselling services, bullying prevention, and other safety procedures. Counselling Services Policy and Procedures (Students) are part of safeguarding. Concerns and Privacy policies provide guidance and a complaints handling framework to address concerns and protect privacy.
Parent Experience

History
PLC Perth was established in North Perth in 1915. The PLC Archives preserve the College's history and include items related to Old Collegians, Principals, past staff, Council members, Founders and the 2nd Cottesloe (PLC) Guide Company. The collection comprises photographs, textiles, books, trophies, reports and related materials, with a selection of digitised images available on Flickr. The PLC Archives are open on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Community
PLC Perth includes current families, the Old Collegians' Association and the PLC Foundation. The College hosts community events and programs across campus, including Whole School events such as the International Women's Day Breakfast and other News & Events items. First Nations Scholarships are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students entering Years 7 to 10 in 2027. Open Garden Day is a community event organized by PLC Parents.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PLC Parents is a volunteer network within PLC Perth that engages parents in supporting the school. It appoints Year Representatives, New Parent Liaisons and Event Coordinators to run social gatherings, community activities and fundraising initiatives. PLC Parents Meetings are held once per term to involve all parents and carers. PLC Parents Fundraising supports student opportunities and non-core curriculum staff initiatives, including activities such as the School Fee Raffle. Open Garden Day is a notable PLC Parents event that underscores community involvement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates on one campus where Junior School, Senior School, and Boarding House thrive together. The single-campus setup fosters a strong sense of belonging and ease of transitions between stages. Students learn, grow, and connect in the same location, creating a vibrant, inclusive community across year groups. Shared resources include state-of-the-art facilities and co-curricular programmes that benefit every student. The PLC Lighthouse is a three-storey wellbeing facility supporting physical vitality, mental wellness, and community.

Sports Facilities
The Lighthouse houses a fully equipped gym and a dance studio. On-site physiotherapists support student fitness and recovery. The space includes tranquil meditation rooms and access to psychologists to support wellbeing. The gym and dance spaces form part of the campus sports and wellbeing facilities.

Academic Facilities
PLC Perth has a single campus with state-of-the-art facilities accessible to all students. The Lighthouse provides spaces that support wellbeing as part of learning. Shared resources include co-curricular programmes that complement classroom learning. Seamless transitions and collaboration across Junior, Senior, and Boarding life are enabled by the campus layout.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular programmes are available to all students on One Campus. Buddy systems and Prefect-led initiatives promote mentoring and collaboration across year groups. The campus encourages participation in a wide range of activities that complement academic learning. The Lighthouse supports wellbeing through fitness, arts, and wellbeing spaces.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
PLC Perth offers experiential learning with overseas, interstate, and regional trips that enrich academic learning and global awareness. Outdoor Education develops leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-reliance in natural settings. Flight School provides glider training for Senior School students, building technical skills and confidence. PLC Perth is a Round Square member, connecting to a global network and IDEALS (International Understanding, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership, and Service), with opportunities for international conferences, exchanges, and service projects.

Arts & Creative
The Senior School Music program offers instrumental and vocal lessons across many instruments, with more than 500 weekly lessons in the on-campus Music Building. Ensembles include chamber groups, choirs, concert bands, the guzheng ensemble, jazz bands, orchestras, and the renowned PLC Pipe Band, with performances throughout the year. The PLC Pipe Band provides Scottish cultural music and builds school spirit and community. The Performing Arts program includes drama productions and collaborations with Scotch College, with the Hazel Day Drama Centre serving as a premier venue for acting and musical theatre opportunities.

Cultural & Language
PLC runs overseas trips and language/culture immersion, including a China language-and-culture experience. The school is a Round Square member, linking to a global network and offering IDEALS-focused opportunities such as international exchanges, conferences, and service projects. These experiences extend beyond the classroom, broadening intercultural understanding through international exchanges and service initiatives. The China trip and other tours illustrate PLC's commitment to intercultural learning and language immersion.

Social & Hobbies
PLC's co-curricular programme spans academic clubs and challenges, music ensembles, sport, outdoor education, the arts, and wellbeing, supporting social connection and collaboration beyond class time. Junior School sport emphasizes developing a lifelong love of sport and provides a strong pathway into Senior School. Performing arts and music ensembles offer social engagement and teamwork opportunities, including collaborations with Scotch College for productions. The structured House Tutor and wellbeing framework further supports friendship-building, teamwork, and extracurricular involvement.

Community & Service
Service Learning empowers PLC students to make a meaningful local, regional, and global impact, including Teach, Learn, Grow and Year 9 Service Leadership, plus initiatives such as Cooking for a Cause and the World's Greatest Shave. Junior School Community Service Learning weaves service into daily life, embedding outreach within classroom and school activities. Students engage with real-world issues through volunteering, tutoring, and community projects as part of the PLC ethos.

Leadership & Professional
PLC nurtures leadership and service from Junior School through to Year 12, with experiential learning as the catalyst for confidence and character. Leading in action forms a core part of the program, building leadership from within through hands-on challenges, collaboration, and reflection. Round Square IDEALS offer global leadership experiences through international conferences, exchanges, and service projects. Alumni mentoring and networking via the Old Collegians' Association provide guidance and professional connections for current students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The PLC Lighthouse is a three-storey wellbeing hub addressing physical, mental, and spiritual health, including a gym, cardio room, pilates/dance studio, and on-site physiotherapy. Psychological and other allied health services are available on campus, with psychologists, therapists, and a health centre supporting student wellbeing. The Lighthouse campus features meditation and recovery spaces, plus access to on-site health and wellbeing resources through Lighthouse Services. Vertical House Tutor Groups provide ongoing pastoral and academic support to foster a nurturing wellbeing environment.
Languages

Language Provision
French is taught in the Junior School with daily lessons from Pre-Kindergarten to Pre-Primary. In Years 1 and 2, French is taught four days per week, and in Years 3 to 6 students may continue French or switch to Mandarin. The Junior School language programme follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). In Senior School, French is offered as a Second Language ATAR, and Chinese (Mandarin) is offered as First Language ATAR and Second Language ATAR courses.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment is managed through PLC Perth's Enrolling system. The Start Your Journey section presents the enrolment path, with Enrol Now and Book a Tour options to join PLC. A 2026 Schedule of Fees is published for day and boarding students, and a separate 2026 International Students schedule of fees applies. Scholarships and bursaries are offered annually to current and prospective students to recognise achievement and support access. For more information, contact the Admissions Team at (08) 9460 6555. The College address is 14 McNeil Street, Peppermint Grove, Western Australia 6011.

Scholarships
Scholarships and bursaries include First Nations Scholarships for boarding and day students entering Years 7–10 in 2027, with boarding included but not required to board; eligibility requires identification as a First Nations Australian and Abstudy eligibility. Applications open December 2025 and close 17 April 2026; documents required include the First Nations Scholarship Application Form, school reports, Year 3/5/7 NAPLAN results, birth certificate, a sample of written work, a handwritten statement, and a written reference. Selection considers academic progress, study skills, leadership, and contribution to PLC community, with family support and financial contribution required. Foundation Means-Tested Scholarships for Year 7 provide 100% tuition fees from Year 7 to 12; Applications opened 21 November 2025 and closed 30 January 2026, with testing on 12 February 2026 (remote testing available); a Parent Information Session and College Tour were scheduled, and applications require the Foundation Scholarship forms and supporting documents. Other bursaries include Old Collegians' Association Bursaries and Music Bursaries; Academic, General Excellence, and Performing Arts Scholarships have separate application windows and testing processes. For further details, contact Admissions at (08) 9424 6555.
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