Large independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12, 1530 students) in Burwood, VIC.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 87.0; the result is an A overall.
Median ATAR 87.0 ranks #21 of 522 Victoria schools (top 4%). Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #14 of 136 (top 10%).
Presbyterian Ladies' College has an overall SchoolRank score of 89.5/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 93/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1207, well above the national average of 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 a 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 strong.
Presbyterian Ladies' College has a median ATAR of 87.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 132%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Presbyterian Ladies' College is located in Burwood, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1207 (99th 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.