Presbyterian Ladies' College is an independent girls school in Peppermint Grove offering International Baccalaureate and a dedicated First Nations Programme alongside STEM education.
NAPLAN averaging +39 above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B+ overall.
Presbyterian Ladies' College is an independent girls school in Peppermint Grove offering International Baccalaureate and a dedicated First Nations Programme alongside STEM education. Known for strong rowing and music programmes, the school maintains boarding facilities and fosters a tightly knit community through pastoral care and structured traditions. It suits families valuing a supportive environment, girls keen on rowing or music, and those drawn to its distinctive approach to Indigenous education and boarding life.
Presbyterian Ladies' College is also known as PLC Peppermint Grove.
Presbyterian Ladies' College has an overall SchoolRank score of 68.3/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 70/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1159, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (60/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Presbyterian Ladies' College, Year 3 students averaged 423 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 517, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 589, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 633, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. 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 medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 963 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.
Presbyterian Ladies' College has approximate annual tuition fees of $28,831. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 47/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Presbyterian Ladies' College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. 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.
Presbyterian Ladies' College is located in Peppermint Grove, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1159 (96th 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.