Perth College is an independent girls school with a distinctive focus on STEM alongside its strong arts co-curricular program.
NAPLAN averaging +44 above national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B+ overall.
Perth College is an independent girls school with a distinctive focus on STEM alongside its strong arts co-curricular program. The Eudaimonia gifted education program supports high-achieving learners, while the Inside Out well-being program embeds self-leadership throughout school life. Known for athletics success and a dedicated Sport Development and Performance Program, the school sustains an academically intense culture within a tight-knit community. The Perth Boarding House serves Years 7-12, and the chapel anchors the school's pastoral identity. Suits families valuing academic rigour, boarding options, and a school that integrates competitive sport and creative pursuits with intentional pastoral care.
Perth College has an overall SchoolRank score of 73.3/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 68/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1138, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (72/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Perth College, Year 3 students averaged 421 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 538, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 590, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 632, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. 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.
Perth College is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 889 students. It offers education for years PP-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Perth College has approximate annual tuition fees of $24,087. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 45/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Perth College 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 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is strong.
The Year 12 completion rate is 92%.
Perth College is located in Mount Lawley, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1138 (93th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.