Pymble Ladies' College is an independent girls' school built on academic rigour and lived experience.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 91.5; the result is an A- overall.
Pymble Ladies' College is an independent girls' school built on academic rigour and lived experience. A strong performing arts tradition sits alongside specialist programs in STEM, tennis and swimming. The school offers scholarships across academics, sport and music, plus support for First Nations students. Outdoor learning through Vision Valley and an experiential approach shape a tight-knit community where girls develop beyond the classroom.
Pymble Ladies' College is also known as PLC Pymble.
Median ATAR 91.5 ranks #2 of 16 New South Wales schools. Within New South Wales Independent schools, ranks #2 of 14.
12 HSC Top Achievers — #11 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Pymble Ladies' College has an overall SchoolRank score of 76.2/100, 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 1178 (98th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Pymble Ladies' College, Year 3 students averaged 500 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 573, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 627, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 642, 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.
Pymble Ladies' College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 2,501 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.
Pymble Ladies' College has approximate annual tuition fees of $38,237. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B+ (Good) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Pymble Ladies' College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 41% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is excellent.
Pymble Ladies' College has a median ATAR of 91.5. In the 2025 HSC, 40 students at Pymble Ladies' College were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units. The school had 12 top achiever places across 2025 HSC courses.
Pymble Ladies' College is located in Pymble, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1178 (98th 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.