Perth College is an independent girls school with a distinctive focus on STEM alongside its strong arts co-curricular program.
NAPLAN averaging 44 points above national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is an A- 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 is also known as Perth Mount Lawley.
Perth College has an overall SchoolRank score of 73.2/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1138 (93rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades A− (Excellent).
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 an 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 grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against 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 excellent.
Perth College's official WACE results: Achieved the WACE (2025), 100%. They cover 115 students in full-time, WACE-eligible Year 12. The Year 12 completion rate is 92%.
Perth College is located in Mount Lawley, WA, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1138 (93rd 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.