MLC School is an independent girls school in Burwood offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and HSC.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level; the result is an A- overall.
MLC School is an independent girls school in Burwood offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and HSC. The school balances academic intensity with strong pastoral care. Music stands out, anchored by a biennial Sydney Opera House concert. Sport and the Round Square international program are core to school life. Girls benefit from dedicated facilities in design, art, technology, aquatics and music. This suits engaged families seeking a rigorous, well-rounded education with genuine pastoral support.
MLC School is also known as MLC Burwood.
MLC School has an overall SchoolRank score of 77.2/100, 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 1177 (98th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at MLC School, Year 3 students averaged 484 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 554, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 607, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 644, 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.
MLC School is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,393 students. It offers education for years K-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
MLC School has approximate annual tuition fees of $32,862. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
MLC School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is excellent.
The top ATAR was 97.00. In the 2025 HSC, 6 students at MLC School were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units.
MLC School is located in Burwood, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1177 (98th 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.