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6 Morrison Street, Como, WA 6152, Australia. The College campus sits on eight hectares; the main entrance is on Morrison Street, with additional entry points on Thelma Street and Murray Street. The school is located in Como, a southern suburb of Perth in Western Australia. Bus services to Penrhos College are operated by Transperth and Horizons West, with Student SmartRider access for eligible routes.
Early Learning Centre (Pre-K to Year 2); Junior School (Year 3 to Year 6); Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 12).
Independent girls' school; day school with on-site boarding through Menai Boarding House for Year 7–12.
Inclusive Education provides individualized support for students with diagnosed disabilities or additional needs; a team of specialist teachers and education assistants delivers in-class differentiation, modified programs, targeted literacy and numeracy support, and one-on-one or small-group instruction; Gifted education and enrichment opportunities are offered.
Australia
Uniting Church of Australia
Bus services are operated by Transperth and Horizons West; students use a SmartRider; morning and afternoon routes connect Penrhos with Applecross, Booragoon, South Perth, Bicton, Harrisdale/Rossmoyne and Perth Hills; some routes are scheduled as public routes and operate in gazetted school terms; check journey planner for current schedules.
Boarding is provided at Penrhos College through the Menai Boarding House. The House houses 100 girls from Years 7 to 12 on campus, with on-site residential staff around the clock and a Year 12 boarding buddy for new boarders. Boarders have individual rooms, kitchens on each floor and shared spaces, with a program of weekend activities to support social and academic life.
All uniform items are available from the Penrhos College Uniform Shop, and uniform fittings for new students must be booked in advance. School shoes are not sold at the Uniform Shop.
Meals are included as part of boarding, as described in the Boarding Prospectus. The Menai Boarding House contains kitchens on each floor to support meal preparation.
Penrhos uses a house system with inter-house events and a House points tally, including the Interhouse Music Eisteddfod.
Penrhos College is a Uniting Church school. The school's community is strengthened by the Penrhos College Foundation, plus Parent Support Groups and an Alumni Committee.
Penrhos College Secondary School provides a dynamic academic program for Year 7 to Year 12, supported by a dedicated Pastoral Curriculum. Pastoral Programs include Learn, Lead, Unite (Years 7–9); MyEducation (Years 10–12); Wellbeing Framework (Penrhos CONNECT); Community Service; Ngala Maya; and Global experiences, with leadership opportunities integrated across year levels.
Year 12 2024: Cohort size 136; 134 achieved WA Certificate of Education (WACE); 98.5% of students achieved WACE; 98% of students who applied for university entry via Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) were eligible for entry; five of 26 ATAR courses were in the Top 15 WA Schools.
In 2024, 104 Penrhos Year 12 graduates pursued university study; 5 pursued TAFE or other training, 11 deferred, 9 working and 5 apprenticeships. Destinations include Curtin University among universities attended by graduates.
Gifted Education Specialist oversees enrichment and extension opportunities; differentiated programming is delivered within the classroom and through targeted activities to challenge high-potential students. Enrichment and co-curricular opportunities include music ensembles and drama performances, sporting teams and academic clubs such as Future Problem Solving, Philosophy Club, Chess, Debating, Maths Mentor and STEM.
The school prioritizes wellbeing and positive relationships as foundations for growth. The Wellbeing Framework – CONNECT – centers on six themes: relationships, emotions, health, engagement, meaning and accomplishment. The pastoral curriculum provides explicit teaching of social-emotional skills and real-life opportunities to practice them. The school works in close partnership with families; psychologists and pastoral care staff collaborate with staff and parents for early intervention and tailored support. Evidence-based programs such as Kimochis, PATHS and Keeping Safe Protective Behaviours foster emotional literacy, empathy and resilience from the early years.
The Inclusive Education program is grounded in inclusion and individualized learning. A dedicated team of specialist teachers and education assistants supports students with diagnosed disabilities, learning difficulties, additional needs or educational risk across all year levels. They provide individualized programs and strategies to engage with the curriculum in a way that suits learning needs, strengths and learning style, including in-class differentiation, curriculum adjustments and modified programs where required. Targeted literacy and numeracy support, one-on-one and small-group instruction, and collaboration with classroom teachers and parents ensure learning alongside peers with dignity and confidence. English and Mathematics enhancement, gifted education and enrichment opportunities broaden access to full Penrhos experiences.
The school supports mental wellbeing through a proactive pastoral approach with a dedicated wellbeing team. The Wellbeing Framework – CONNECT – shapes the pastoral curriculum, focusing on relationships, emotions, health, engagement, meaning and accomplishment to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Psychologists and pastoral care staff partner with families to identify early intervention strategies and tailor support for each student. Evidence-based, age-appropriate programs like Kimochis, PATHS and Keeping Safe Protective Behaviours promote emotional literacy and resilience. The warm, inclusive environment helps students feel safe, valued and empowered to flourish.
Safeguarding is embedded in the wellbeing framework and pastoral care. The early years curriculum embeds Keeping Safe Protective Behaviours to promote personal safety, healthy boundaries and safe relationships. A culture of care and belonging supports safe and respectful interactions across the school community. The wellbeing team, including psychologists and pastoral staff, collaborates with families to identify safeguarding concerns early and provide tailored support. The school also emphasizes a safe environment through staff training and policies integrated within the pastoral framework.
1. Penrhos College accepts applications at any time and processes them in order of receipt; entry in Pre-Kindy, Kindergarten, Year 5 and Year 7 is in particular demand. 2. Applications require: a copy of the birth certificate, current immunisation record, two most recent school reports (Years 1–12), NAPLAN results (if applicable), and passport and family visa documents (if applicable); there is an application fee of 150 AUD (GST inclusive). 3. After submission, the Enrolments Team processes the application in order of receipt and you will receive written confirmation of receipt; your place on the waitlist is based on the date of the original application, so earlier submissions improve your position; preference on the waitlist is given to siblings of current students, to daughters/granddaughters/nieces of past students, and to siblings of Wesley College. 4. Enrolment offers begin two years before a student's anticipated start date; if the application is received within two years of commencement, the Enrolments Team will be in touch sooner; Penrhos accepts students at any time depending on availability and capacity; the offer process starts with an invitation to attend an interview with the Head of Junior School or the Head of Secondary School, and after a successful interview the Enrolments Team guides the family through the formal Offer and Acceptance process. 5. The Family Confirming Fee is a one‑off, non‑refundable, family-based fee that confirms each student's acceptance; the fee is paid to the Penrhos College Foundation and is not deductible from tuition; early registration is encouraged though vacancies do occur and the Enrolments Team can advise on availability.
Red Dragon – Year 10 2027 Scholarship provides 50% remission of tuition for the remainder of Secondary Studies at Penrhos; additional remission of boarding fees may be considered based on need and boarding house availability; age: entering Year 10 in 2027; eligibility: Australian citizens or Permanent Residents residing in Western Australia who are not already enrolled at the College; applications close on Friday, 6 March 2026 at 12pm AWST. MADALAH Indigenous Scholarship provides a grant payment for the remainder of Secondary School studies at Penrhos; administered by MADALAH on behalf of the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA); age: Year 7–9 (day students) or Year 7 (boarding) in 2027; eligibility: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and proof of descent, ABSTUDY eligibility or meet any gap payments, good school attendance and behaviour, home location in Western Australia; applications close on Friday, 26 June 2026. Penrhos offers a broad range of scholarships to celebrate students for their academic and/or extra-curricular strengths; more information is available on the Scholarships page.
A waitlist is used and places are allocated based on the date of the original application; earlier submissions improve position; priority on the waitlist is given to siblings of current students, to daughters/granddaughters/nieces of past students, and to siblings of Penrhos' brother school, Wesley College.
Visit Us: 14 McNeil Street, Peppermint Grove, Western Australia 6011. Main Reception (08) 9424 6444. The campus is located in Peppermint Grove, a western suburb of Perth, Western Australia.
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12; Junior School and Senior School share one campus.
Day and boarding school.
Australia
Uniting Church in Australia
Senior School: Start 8:55 am; end 3:25 pm with six periods (8:55–9:45; 9:55–10:45; 11:05–11:55; 12:05–12:55; 1:35–2:25; 2:35–3:25); recess 10:45–11:05; lunch 12:55–1:35. Junior School: Class time 8:35–8:45; Periods 8:45–9:45; 9:45–10:45; 11:05–12:00; 12:00–12:55; lunch 12:55–1:35; Period 5 1:35–2:30; Period 6 ends with staggered finish (Pre-K & K 2:50 pm; PP & Year 1 3:10 pm; Years 2–3 3:20 pm; Years 3–6 3:30 pm).
Dedicated Horizons West buses; Transperth services; From 2 February 2026, 705 school special route from Fremantle Train Station to PLC in the morning and afternoon; PLC is well serviced by Transperth stops including along Stirling Highway and near Cottesloe Train Station.
Boarding is offered in a Boarding House with the ABC@PLC transition program starting in Term 3 before entry, including Boarding Orientation, Technology Induction, and Weekly Online Classes. The Boarding House provides a holistic recreation programme, a Boarding House Tutoring Programme, weekly wellbeing activities, and a Buddy Programme to help new boarders settle in. Dormitories house Years 7–11 in rooms with 1–4 beds, while Year 12 boarders have single rooms (most with doubles); each room includes a wardrobe, chest of drawers, bed and a safe.
Uniform Shop is PLC Lighthouse, 2 McNeil Street, Peppermint Grove WA 6011. Hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30 pm–4:30 pm, Wednesdays 8:00 am–1:30 pm, and on the Monday before term starts. Categories include dresses, jackets, hats, pants/shorts, shirts, skirts, socks/stockings, sportswear, swimwear.
The Dining Room seats about 140 with outdoor seating for 25. The on-site catering team provides meals and snacks that are seasonal and nutritious.
The school has a House System in the Senior School; The Black Watch is one of the houses.
The school is a College of the Uniting Church in Australia. Governance is provided by the PLC Council and the Senior Leadership Team.
Three distinct pathways help pupils achieve the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE): the ATAR pathway for university entry, the General/VET pathway for hands-on industry experience, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Years 10 to 12 program is designed to challenge and prepare students for their next steps, whether that is university, vocational training, or the workplace. In Year 10, students follow a broad curriculum while building essential future-ready skills. In Years 11 and 12, the three pathways offer flexibility and depth, and cross-campus classes expand subject choices through Scotch College. Academic Support and Academic Extension provide targeted learning support and enrichment, with the Academic Extension programme described as Gifted and Talented.
Graduates are prepared for university and tertiary education.
Academic Extension (Gifted and Talented) challenges high-ability learners through flexible, cross-year groupings and personalised learning experiences. Competitions and challenges include RAC Imagine Programme, Future Problem-Solvers, Solar Panel Car Challenge, AMT Maths Challenge, AMC Mathematics Competition, ICAS Assessments, and Writing Competitions.
Pastoral care is at PLC Perth's core and supports holistic student development. Senior School cohorts have dedicated House Tutor Groups with a Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinator who tracks academic and personal growth. Deans of Wellbeing provide strategic leadership and proactive wellbeing strategies and interventions. Wellbeing is woven into College life through structured programmes and everyday interactions, teaching students to regulate emotions, manage stress, build positive relationships, and find joy and purpose. From Junior School to Year 12, the goal is to help every student build confidence, self-awareness, and inner resources to flourish in school, community and beyond. The PLC Lighthouse is integral to this approach, addressing physical, mental, and spiritual health with on-site facilities including psychologists, recharge rooms, and meditation spaces.
PLC uses a consultative, data-informed approach to create tailored support plans for each student. Students with disability, including gifted students with a disability, and English as an Additional Language/Dialect are supported. The Learning Enrichment team works with students and teachers to provide in-class support aligned to each student's personalised education plan, helping create inclusive classrooms. Learning Enrichment classes for Years 7 to 10 provide targeted support in foundational literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning, with enrichment teachers coordinating across subjects to support social, emotional and academic development. The College also partners with on-campus allied health professionals, including an occupational therapist and a speech pathologist, to support students.
English as an Additional Language/Dialect is supported with data-informed support plans tailored to each student. The Learning Enrichment team provides in-class support for EAL students. Learning Enrichment classes offer targeted literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning support for Years 7 to 10. Pastoral and Academic Care Coordinators monitor progress and help support the social and emotional wellbeing of students. For international applicants, AEAS testing assesses English proficiency and may lead to a recommendation for English language support (ELICOS) before entry. Heads of School and Pastoral and Academic Care Coordinators oversee international student social and academic needs.
Mental health is supported on campus through the PLC Lighthouse, a three-storey wellbeing facility. The Lighthouse houses psychologists, recharge rooms, and meditation spaces for relaxation and mental clarity. Wellbeing is woven into College life through structured wellbeing programmes, pastoral care, and everyday interactions that teach emotion regulation, stress management, and relationship skills. Deans of Wellbeing provide strategic leadership and proactive wellbeing strategies to guide cohorts and individuals. Vertical House Tutor Groups and senior mentorship provide ongoing emotional and social support.
The College has a Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing with zero tolerance for child abuse, grooming, and harm. The Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct are available to staff, students, families, volunteers, contractors, and the wider community. The Student Wellbeing policies include counselling services, bullying prevention, and other safety procedures. Counselling Services Policy and Procedures (Students) are part of safeguarding. Concerns and Privacy policies provide guidance and a complaints handling framework to address concerns and protect privacy.
Enrollment is managed through PLC Perth's Enrolling system. The Start Your Journey section presents the enrolment path, with Enrol Now and Book a Tour options to join PLC. A 2026 Schedule of Fees is published for day and boarding students, and a separate 2026 International Students schedule of fees applies. Scholarships and bursaries are offered annually to current and prospective students to recognise achievement and support access. For more information, contact the Admissions Team at (08) 9460 6555. The College address is 14 McNeil Street, Peppermint Grove, Western Australia 6011.
Scholarships and bursaries include First Nations Scholarships for boarding and day students entering Years 7–10 in 2027, with boarding included but not required to board; eligibility requires identification as a First Nations Australian and Abstudy eligibility. Applications open December 2025 and close 17 April 2026; documents required include the First Nations Scholarship Application Form, school reports, Year 3/5/7 NAPLAN results, birth certificate, a sample of written work, a handwritten statement, and a written reference. Selection considers academic progress, study skills, leadership, and contribution to PLC community, with family support and financial contribution required. Foundation Means-Tested Scholarships for Year 7 provide 100% tuition fees from Year 7 to 12; Applications opened 21 November 2025 and closed 30 January 2026, with testing on 12 February 2026 (remote testing available); a Parent Information Session and College Tour were scheduled, and applications require the Foundation Scholarship forms and supporting documents. Other bursaries include Old Collegians' Association Bursaries and Music Bursaries; Academic, General Excellence, and Performing Arts Scholarships have separate application windows and testing processes. For further details, contact Admissions at (08) 9424 6555.
