Methodist Ladies' College is an independent girls school offering the International Baccalaureate alongside VCE and VCE VET, with over 60 subjects to choose from.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 87.0; the result is an A- overall.
Methodist Ladies' College is an independent girls school offering the International Baccalaureate alongside VCE and VCE VET, with over 60 subjects to choose from. The school balances academic intensity with strong pastoral care through evidence-based wellbeing programs, a mentor teacher system, and personalised support networks. Music, sport, debating and public speaking are substantial commitments, with 30+ ensembles and programs each. The Banksia outdoor education facility supports experiential learning. MLC suits capable students who thrive in structured, wellbeing-focused environments and want breadth in subject choice.
Methodist Ladies' College is also known as MLC Kew.
Median ATAR 87.0 ranks #21 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #14 of 136.
Methodist Ladies' College has an overall SchoolRank score of 75.3/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A (Excellent) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1190 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Methodist Ladies' College, Year 3 students averaged 481 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 555, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 621, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 641, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Methodist Ladies' College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 2,169 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Methodist Ladies' College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is excellent.
Methodist Ladies' College has a median ATAR of 87.0.
Methodist Ladies' College is located in Kew, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1190 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.