Preshil is a progressive, independent school in Kew that emphasises inquiry-based learning and pastoral care.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 60.0; the result is a B overall.
Preshil is a progressive, independent school in Kew that emphasises inquiry-based learning and pastoral care. The junior school runs play-based learning from kindergarten to Year 6, while senior students can pursue the International Baccalaureate alongside VCE and VET options. Creative and performing arts are central to school life, embedded across year levels. The tight-knit community suits families drawn to child-centred education and the arts, and those valuing a strong pastoral environment where children are known well.
Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School is also known as PMLMS and PMLMS Kew.
Median ATAR 60.0 ranks #334 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #114 of 136.
Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School has an overall SchoolRank score of 55.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1154 (96th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School, Year 3 students averaged 400 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 475, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 559, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 594, above the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.
Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School is a very small Independent combined school with approximately 200 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.
Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School has a median ATAR of 60.0.
Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School is located in Kew, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1154 (96th 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.