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Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

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Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is provided in Koorinya, PLC's Boarding House on the Burwood campus, housing up to 90 girls in Years 7 to 12. Boarders have access to campus facilities and dedicated study spaces, with staff available around the clock. Years 7–9 boarders may share rooms; Years 10–12 have individual bedrooms. Meals are prepared on site in the Boarding House kitchen with options reflecting Western and Asian cuisines, and dietary requirements are catered for.

Uniform Requirement

The PLC Uniform Shop offers uniforms, school bags, accessories, stationery and crested goods. A new uniform collection was launched in 2023.

Food Options

Meals are prepared on site in the Boarding House kitchen, reflecting Western and Asian cuisines. The main evening meal typically includes two meat dishes, a vegetarian option, vegetables and salads and a dessert; breakfast includes cereals, toast, yoghurt, fruit juice and a hot option; morning tea and lunch offer a range of choices with dietary requirements catered for.

House System

Junior School has four houses: Hethersett (blue), Koorinya (silver), Woollahra (yellow) and Wyselaskie (pink). Senior School uses a separate house system; the House system was introduced in 1929 and the houses are named after Scottish castles.

Governance and Ownership

PLC Melbourne is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee, operating under its Constitution in connection with the Presbyterian Church of Victoria as a charity with educational purposes. The PLC Council has seventeen voluntary members and oversees the College's strategic direction and financial stewardship, with the Principal as an ex officio non-voting member.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$27,960 - 43,420
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1550
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1875
Bus Service No

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne is a day and boarding school for girls in Australia, serving ages 0–18 on a single campus. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside the Australian Curriculum, offering a connected learning journey from Early Learning to Year 12. Across all stages, learning balances academic study with creativity, character and care, with explicit teaching and individual learning pathways that promote increasing independence and leadership. A House system fosters cross-age connections, and student-led clubs support collaboration and mentorship across year groups. Integrated wellbeing programs, Empowered Changemakers, Wellness in Motion and Faith in Life, support personal development alongside academics. The campus blends heritage spaces with modern facilities, including a 550-seat Performing Arts Centre, a sport and aquatic complex, and STEM classrooms that enable practical inquiry. Co-curricular options span music, drama, debating, language tours and community service, preparing girls to become Scholars, Thinkers, Citizens, Advocates and Leaders today.

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Experience PLC – School Tour
Experience PLC – School Tour
Experience the warm and vibrant PLC community on a school tour. Tours provide a unique insight into ...
Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 00:00 GMT+10 141 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125, Australia
Experience PLC – School Tour
Experience PLC – School Tour
Experience the warm and vibrant PLC community on a school tour. Tours provide a unique insight into ...
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 00:00 GMT+10 141 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

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