
Presbyterian Ladies' College - Melbourne
Burwood VIC, Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
Some things at school just can’t be taught; the lifelong friendships, the discoveries that excite and the moments that matter.
At PLC, Boarding is more than just a place to live and walk to school. It’s a holistic experience that immerses our students into a warm, inclusive culture where they live, play, learn and thrive.
The Boarding House is situated within a garden-like setting at the very heart of our spacious and green 16-hectare campus. Boarders have access to the full range of school facilities programs and services as well as many opportunities to explore life beyond the campus and the many activities and adventures on offer. Within the residence, girls are nurtured in their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing by the staff, all of whom take an active and personal interest and help foster our uniquely supportive family atmosphere.
As girls progress through their boarding journey, they learn to live harmoniously together whilst being considerate of others and develop the life skills they need for life beyond school.
Boarding at PLC is a very special and social experience and our girls develop wonderful bonds and strong friendships that will last a lifetime.
We are currently offering Boarding Bursaries for girls in Years 7-12. To apply, please contact the Admissions on 03 9808 5811, admissions@plc.vic.edu.au or visit www.plc.vic.edu.au
At PLC, Boarding is more than just a place to live and walk to school. It’s a holistic experience that immerses our students into a warm, inclusive culture where they live, play, learn and thrive.
The Boarding House is situated within a garden-like setting at the very heart of our spacious and green 16-hectare campus. Boarders have access to the full range of school facilities programs and services as well as many opportunities to explore life beyond the campus and the many activities and adventures on offer. Within the residence, girls are nurtured in their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing by the staff, all of whom take an active and personal interest and help foster our uniquely supportive family atmosphere.
As girls progress through their boarding journey, they learn to live harmoniously together whilst being considerate of others and develop the life skills they need for life beyond school.
Boarding at PLC is a very special and social experience and our girls develop wonderful bonds and strong friendships that will last a lifetime.
We are currently offering Boarding Bursaries for girls in Years 7-12. To apply, please contact the Admissions on 03 9808 5811, admissions@plc.vic.edu.au or visit www.plc.vic.edu.au
Key Facts
School uniform

The uniform is compulsory
Number of students

Total enrolment: 1466
Up to Year 6: 505
In high school: 961
In Year 12: 166
Gender in depth

Female: 100%
Male: 0%
Other Requirements
Boarding school
Offers IB
Accepts international students
Offers VCAL
Offers VET
Our Curriculum
Subjects Overview

Math classes: streamed
English classes: mixed
LOTE taught:
Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Latin
Senior secondary subjects overview

34 VCE level 3/4 studies
240 VCE students
Senior secondary programs overview

How our students performed in Year 12
Academic Results
Scores of 40+: 30%
Median Score: 36
Satisfactory completions of VCE: 100%
Destinations
Bachelor enrolled: 93%
Apprentice/Trainee: 1%
Employed: 4%
Activities & Support Staff

Activities (163)

Academic Assistance/Student Support
- Big Sister Program
- Buddies
- Creative Writing
- English Language Program
- Future Problem Solving
- House Activities
- Human Relations Program
- Link Program (Peer Support)
- Peer Support
- Personal Development
- Physical Development
- Year 9 Out Of Class Program

Art/Performance/Drama
- Annual Art Show
- Art Appreciation
- Art Club
- Art Prize
- Art Production
- Art Tuition
- Art/Craft Exhibition
- Art/Technology Exhibition
- Arts Festival
- Ballet
- Biennial Art Exhibition
- Ceramics
- Crafts
- Dance
- Dance Competition
- Dance Performances
- Dancing
- Drama
- Drama Club
- Drama Festivals
- Drama Performances
- Drama Production
- Drama Tuition
- Friends Of Music
- Jazz Ballet
- Jazz Dance
- Junior Drama
- Music concerts
- Music Festivals
- Painting
- Performing Arts Festival
- Performing Arts Group
- Performing Arts Program
- Photography
- Plays
- Pottery
- School Dance
- Sculpture
- Speech and Drama Tuition
- Textiles
- Theatre Club
- Theatre Production
- Theatre sports

Awards
- Academic Honours Awards
- Awards Evening
- Awards Night
- Duke Of Edinburgh's Award

Career Development
- Captains
- Careers Speakers
- Future Leaders Program
- House Captains
- Leadership
- Leadership Activities
- Leadership Development
- Leadership Development Camp
- Leadership Program
- Leadership Training
- Mentor Program
- Outdoor Leadership Program
- Student Leadership Program
- Student Leadership Program Y7-12
- Work Experience

Competitions
- Academic Competitions
- English Competition
- Geography Competition
- Interschool Competitions
- Mathematics Competition
- Mathletics
- Science Competitions

Cultural/Indigenous
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Cultural Activities
- Cultural And Language Overseas Tours
- Cultural Enrichment Program
- European Tour
- Indigenous Awareness
- Indigenous Perspectives Program
- Indigenous Student Group
- International Student Program
- International Tour
- International Tours
- Language Competitions
- Multicultural Awareness
- Multicultural Events
- Multicultural Festival
- Multimedia Arts

Events
- Debating Club
- Dedication Night
- End-Of-Year Banquet
- Exhibitions
- Formal Ball
- Graduation Ball
- Information Evenings
- School Fair
- School Formals
- Senior Formal
- Speech Night
- Year 12 Farewell
- Year 12 Graduation

Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- International Student Exchange
- Language International Trips
- Music Camp
- National And International Sporting Trips
- Overseas Study Tours
- Overseas Tour
- School Camps
- Sister School Program
- Study Tours
- Year 7-10 Camps
- Year Level Camps

Spiritual/Religious
- Bible Study Group
- Chapel
- Chaplaincy Program
- Christian Group
- Christian Leadership Program
- Christian Living Camp
- Religious Education Teaching
- Weekly Chapel

Sport, Leisure and Health
- House Sport Program
- Interschool Sports
- Interstate And Overseas Sports Camps And Tours
- Overseas Sporting Tours
- Overseas Sports Tours
- Sporting Excellence Program
- Sports Leaders Program

Technology
- Computer Activity
- Computing Competitions
- It-Robotics
- Lunchtime Computer Games
- Robotics

Vocational programs
- Cooking
- Extensive Education Outdoors Program
- Outdoor Education
- Vegetable Garden

Volunteering/community service
- Amnesty International Group
- Bright Sparks
- Charitable Clubs and Organisations
- Charities Committee
- Charity Run
- Community Awareness Programs
- Community Education Program
- Community Involvement Program
- Community Service
- Community Works
- Environmental Action Group
- Fundraising
- Overseas Aid Group
- Social Awareness
- Social Services
- SRC
- SRC Fundraising Activities

Extra-curricular (6)
- Before And After School Program
- Chess
- Chess Club
- Debating
- Rock band
- Surfing

Music (56)
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Brass ensemble
- Chamber music
- Chamber music ensembles
- Chamber orchestra
- Choral ensemble
- Contemporary music group
- Ensemble
- Flute ensemble
- Folk group
- Guitar ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Orchestra
- Percussion ensemble
- Rock
- Saxophone Ensemble
- Senior Vocal Ensemble
- Stage band
- String ensemble
- String orchestras
- Symphony orchestra
- Wind ensemble
- Woodwind ensemble
Concert/Performance
- Cabaret night
- Concert
- Junior music night
- Production
- School musicals
- Soiree
- Soloist recitals
Instrument
- Bagpipes
- Banjo
- Bass guitar
- Brass
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Drum
- Flute
- French Horn
- Guitar
- Harp
- Keyboard
- Oboe
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- String
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Viola
- Violin
- Wind
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music theory
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal

Sports (52)

Ball sports
- Basketball
- Beach volleyball
- Netball
- Volleyball

Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Indoor cricket
- Softball
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Tennis

Climbing
- Abseiling

Equine sports
- Equestrian activities
- Horse riding

Fitness
- Fitness classes

Football
- Australian Rules Football
- International rules football
- Soccer

Gymnastics
- Aerobics
- Aqua aerobics
- Gymnastics

Martial arts
- Fencing
- Martial arts (other)

Movement
- Dance sport

Orienteering
- Orienteering
- Rogaining

Other sports
- After schools sports program

Running
- Cross country running
- Running (for exercise)

Snow sports
- Ice or snow sport (other)
- Snow boarding
- Snow skiing

Target sports
- Archery
- Golf

Track and field
- Athletics
- Javelin
- Triathlons

Walking
- Bush walking
- Walking (for exercise)

Water sports
- Canoeing
- Diving
- Kayaking
- Platform diving
- Rowing
- Royal lifesaving
- Sailing
- Springboard diving
- Surf lifesaving
- Swimming
- Synchronised swimming
- Water polo

Support Staff (20)
Academic support
- Art Support
- Boarding House Tutors
- Director of Curriculum & Enhancement
Administrative staff
- Before And After School Care Teacher
- Business Manager
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Careers Advisor
- Careers Advisor; Student Welfare Officer; Integration Aide
- Development Officer
International student support
- Chinese Teacher Aides
IT
- Audio Visual Technician
- AV/IT Technician
- Computer Technician
Social support
- Community Liason Coordinator
Specialist support
- Art Technician
Wellbeing
- Aerobics Coordinator
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Counsellor

Academic Assistance/Student Support
- Big Sister Program
- Buddies
- Creative Writing
- English Language Program
- Future Problem Solving
- House Activities
- Human Relations Program
- Link Program (Peer Support)
- Peer Support
- Personal Development
- Physical Development
- Year 9 Out Of Class Program

Art/Performance/Drama
- Annual Art Show
- Art Appreciation
- Art Club
- Art Prize
- Art Production
- Art Tuition
- Art/Craft Exhibition
- Art/Technology Exhibition
- Arts Festival
- Ballet
- Biennial Art Exhibition
- Ceramics
- Crafts
- Dance
- Dance Competition
- Dance Performances
- Dancing
- Drama
- Drama Club
- Drama Festivals
- Drama Performances
- Drama Production
- Drama Tuition
- Friends Of Music
- Jazz Ballet
- Jazz Dance
- Junior Drama
- Music concerts
- Music Festivals
- Painting
- Performing Arts Festival
- Performing Arts Group
- Performing Arts Program
- Photography
- Plays
- Pottery
- School Dance
- Sculpture
- Speech and Drama Tuition
- Textiles
- Theatre Club
- Theatre Production
- Theatre sports

Awards
- Academic Honours Awards
- Awards Evening
- Awards Night
- Duke Of Edinburgh's Award

Career Development
- Captains
- Careers Speakers
- Future Leaders Program
- House Captains
- Leadership
- Leadership Activities
- Leadership Development
- Leadership Development Camp
- Leadership Program
- Leadership Training
- Mentor Program
- Outdoor Leadership Program
- Student Leadership Program
- Student Leadership Program Y7-12
- Work Experience

Competitions
- Academic Competitions
- English Competition
- Geography Competition
- Interschool Competitions
- Mathematics Competition
- Mathletics
- Science Competitions

Cultural/Indigenous
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Cultural Activities
- Cultural And Language Overseas Tours
- Cultural Enrichment Program
- European Tour
- Indigenous Awareness
- Indigenous Perspectives Program
- Indigenous Student Group
- International Student Program
- International Tour
- International Tours
- Language Competitions
- Multicultural Awareness
- Multicultural Events
- Multicultural Festival
- Multimedia Arts

Events
- Debating Club
- Dedication Night
- End-Of-Year Banquet
- Exhibitions
- Formal Ball
- Graduation Ball
- Information Evenings
- School Fair
- School Formals
- Senior Formal
- Speech Night
- Year 12 Farewell
- Year 12 Graduation

Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- International Student Exchange
- Language International Trips
- Music Camp
- National And International Sporting Trips
- Overseas Study Tours
- Overseas Tour
- School Camps
- Sister School Program
- Study Tours
- Year 7-10 Camps
- Year Level Camps

Spiritual/Religious
- Bible Study Group
- Chapel
- Chaplaincy Program
- Christian Group
- Christian Leadership Program
- Christian Living Camp
- Religious Education Teaching
- Weekly Chapel

Sport, Leisure and Health
- House Sport Program
- Interschool Sports
- Interstate And Overseas Sports Camps And Tours
- Overseas Sporting Tours
- Overseas Sports Tours
- Sporting Excellence Program
- Sports Leaders Program

Technology
- Computer Activity
- Computing Competitions
- It-Robotics
- Lunchtime Computer Games
- Robotics

Vocational programs
- Cooking
- Extensive Education Outdoors Program
- Outdoor Education
- Vegetable Garden

Volunteering/community service
- Amnesty International Group
- Bright Sparks
- Charitable Clubs and Organisations
- Charities Committee
- Charity Run
- Community Awareness Programs
- Community Education Program
- Community Involvement Program
- Community Service
- Community Works
- Environmental Action Group
- Fundraising
- Overseas Aid Group
- Social Awareness
- Social Services
- SRC
- SRC Fundraising Activities
- Before And After School Program
- Chess
- Chess Club
- Debating
- Rock band
- Surfing
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Brass ensemble
- Chamber music
- Chamber music ensembles
- Chamber orchestra
- Choral ensemble
- Contemporary music group
- Ensemble
- Flute ensemble
- Folk group
- Guitar ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Orchestra
- Percussion ensemble
- Rock
- Saxophone Ensemble
- Senior Vocal Ensemble
- Stage band
- String ensemble
- String orchestras
- Symphony orchestra
- Wind ensemble
- Woodwind ensemble
Concert/Performance
- Cabaret night
- Concert
- Junior music night
- Production
- School musicals
- Soiree
- Soloist recitals
Instrument
- Bagpipes
- Banjo
- Bass guitar
- Brass
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Drum
- Flute
- French Horn
- Guitar
- Harp
- Keyboard
- Oboe
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- String
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Viola
- Violin
- Wind
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music theory
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal

Ball sports
- Basketball
- Beach volleyball
- Netball
- Volleyball

Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Indoor cricket
- Softball
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Tennis

Climbing
- Abseiling

Equine sports
- Equestrian activities
- Horse riding

Fitness
- Fitness classes

Football
- Australian Rules Football
- International rules football
- Soccer

Gymnastics
- Aerobics
- Aqua aerobics
- Gymnastics

Martial arts
- Fencing
- Martial arts (other)

Movement
- Dance sport

Orienteering
- Orienteering
- Rogaining

Other sports
- After schools sports program

Running
- Cross country running
- Running (for exercise)

Snow sports
- Ice or snow sport (other)
- Snow boarding
- Snow skiing

Target sports
- Archery
- Golf

Track and field
- Athletics
- Javelin
- Triathlons

Walking
- Bush walking
- Walking (for exercise)

Water sports
- Canoeing
- Diving
- Kayaking
- Platform diving
- Rowing
- Royal lifesaving
- Sailing
- Springboard diving
- Surf lifesaving
- Swimming
- Synchronised swimming
- Water polo
Academic support
- Art Support
- Boarding House Tutors
- Director of Curriculum & Enhancement
Administrative staff
- Before And After School Care Teacher
- Business Manager
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Careers Advisor
- Careers Advisor; Student Welfare Officer; Integration Aide
- Development Officer
International student support
- Chinese Teacher Aides
IT
- Audio Visual Technician
- AV/IT Technician
- Computer Technician
Social support
- Community Liason Coordinator
Specialist support
- Art Technician
Wellbeing
- Aerobics Coordinator
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Counsellor
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School Details

Sector
Independent

Level
Combined

Gender
Female

Religion
Presbyterian
Principal: Ms Cheryl Penberthy
Addresses:
141 Burwood Highway Burwood Victoria 3125
Tel: (03) 9808 5811
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