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Australia, Perth
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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 is an independent girls' day and boarding school in Como, Perth, educating students from age 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the IB Primary Years Programme with the Australian Curriculum, and the Senior School follows a dynamic program for Years 7–12 supported by a dedicated Pastoral Curriculum. The campus sits on one site and houses Early Learning through Year 12, with facilities including the Meg Melville Science Innovation Centre (2021), the Creative Arts and Design Centre, the Fandry Centre for Sporting Excellence, and the 700-seat Rixon Theatre. The college offers a broad co-curricular program across sport, performing and visual arts, STEM, and service. Languages include Japanese and French, with language tours to France and Japan. Leadership and service opportunities include Duke of Edinburgh, student councils and library committees. Courage Starts Here guides the school's strategic direction, underpinning global experiences and community engagement. Penrhos nurtures independent learners with empathy.
