Presbyterian Ladies' College is an independent girls school in Croydon with a traditional, academically intense approach.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level; the result is an A- overall.
Presbyterian Ladies' College is an independent girls school in Croydon with a traditional, academically intense approach. The school offers Cambridge A-Levels, strong STEM programs in the junior years, and music across both divisions. It's known for performing arts, debating, and competitive swimming, with facilities including a gallery and boarding accommodation. The school suits families valuing a structured environment and tight-knit community, with extension available through the Futures Centre and support programs tailored to individual learners.
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is also known as PLC Sydney and Presbyterian Ladies' Sydney.
16 HSC Top Achievers — #5 of 240 New South Wales schools.
53.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #4 of 19 New South Wales schools.
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has an overall SchoolRank score of 74.8/100, 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 1160 (97th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney, Year 3 students averaged 482 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 549, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 620, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 639, 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 Sydney is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,495 students. It offers education for years K-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 Sydney has approximate annual tuition fees of $36,996. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is excellent.
The top ATAR was 99.95. 53% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 73% achieved above 80. In the 2025 HSC, 26 students at Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units. The school had 16 top achiever places across 2025 HSC courses.
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is located in Croydon, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1160 (97th 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.