Wesley College is an independent co-ed school in South Perth with a strongly pastoral culture and tight-knit community.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and solid student growth; the result is an A- overall.
Wesley College is an independent co-ed school in South Perth with a strongly pastoral culture and tight-knit community. It offers a gifted and talented program and dedicated student wellbeing support. The school is known for its off-campus Katitjin student experience program, athletics and high-performance coaching, and comprehensive arts offerings, supported by a Science Centre. Boarding is available. Wesley suits families seeking structured pastoral care, a supportive environment, and breadth across academic, sporting, and creative pursuits.
Wesley College is also known as Wesley South Perth.
Wesley College has an overall SchoolRank score of 71.7/100, 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 1147 (95th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Wesley College, Year 3 students averaged 466 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 533, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 584, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 627, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. 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.
Wesley College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,312 students. It offers education for years PP-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Wesley College has approximate annual tuition fees of $24,918. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Wesley College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is excellent.
Wesley College's official WACE results: Achieved the WACE (2025), 99%. They cover 149 students in full-time, WACE-eligible Year 12.
Wesley College is located in South Perth, WA, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1147 (95th 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.