Presbyterian Ladies' College is an independent girls' school offering the International Baccalaureate curriculum alongside a strong pastoral model.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 87.0; the result is an A overall.
Presbyterian Ladies' College is an independent girls' school offering the International Baccalaureate curriculum alongside a strong pastoral model. Set in Burwood, it provides boarding facilities for Years 7-12. Music and performing arts are central to the school's identity, with a nationally recognised program and dedicated performing arts centre. The school maintains a structured, academically intensive environment with sound STEM facilities and an aquatic centre. It suits families seeking a traditional, girls-only education with emphasis on creative excellence and personal development.
Presbyterian Ladies' College is also known as PLC Burwood.
Median ATAR 87.0 ranks #21 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #14 of 136.
Presbyterian Ladies' College has an overall SchoolRank score of 86.4/100, 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 1207 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Presbyterian Ladies' College, Year 3 students averaged 490 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 589, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 651, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 667, 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.
Presbyterian Ladies' College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,530 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.
Presbyterian Ladies' College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 96%, which is excellent.
Presbyterian Ladies' College has a median ATAR of 87.0.
Presbyterian Ladies' College is located in Burwood, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1207 (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.