Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth

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.

Registration and Acceptance Fees

- Registration fee: AUD 150 (non‑refundable, including GST).
- Acceptance fee: payable on acceptance and non‑refundable / non‑transferable. It is equal to 20% of the Year 7 annual tuition fee; the Acceptance Fee for 2026 is AUD 6,970. A reduced Acceptance Fee of 10% of the Year 7 fee applies for second and subsequent siblings. Boys entering Pre‑Kindergarten and Kindergarten receive a 25% discount on the Acceptance Fee. The Acceptance Fee includes life membership to the PLC Old Collegians' Association and an endowment contribution.

Tuition and Boarding fees (annual and per term instalments)

- Pre‑Kindergarten (3 days): Annual AUD 13,104; four term instalments AUD 3,276; annual in advance (2.25% discount) AUD 12,809.
- Kindergarten & Pre‑Primary: Annual AUD 21,840; four term instalments AUD 5,460; annual in advance AUD 21,349.
- Years 1–2: Annual AUD 21,840; four term instalments AUD 5,460; annual in advance AUD 21,349.
- Years 3–4: Annual AUD 23,992; four term instalments AUD 5,998; annual in advance AUD 23,452.
- Years 5–6: Annual AUD 28,064; four term instalments AUD 7,016; annual in advance AUD 27,433.
- Years 7–9: Annual AUD 34,852; four term instalments AUD 8,713; annual in advance AUD 34,068.
- Years 10–11: Annual AUD 37,008; four term instalments AUD 9,252; annual in advance AUD 36,175.
- Year 12: Annual AUD 37,008; billed in three instalments only (each instalment AUD 12,336); annual in advance AUD 36,175.

- Boarding (additional to tuition): Boarding Years 7–11: Annual AUD 31,236; four term instalments AUD 7,809. Boarding Year 12: Annual AUD 31,236; billed in three instalments (each instalment AUD 10,412). Boarding fees include GST on taxable items.

- Notes: Tuition fees include Outdoor Education programmes for Years 3–9, compulsory curriculum excursions, and subject and administration charges, unless otherwise noted. Tuition fees are GST‑free. Some Year 10 Quest programmes may incur additional cost.

Compulsory and optional additional fees

- Information & Learning Technology (compulsory):
- Pre‑Primary: Annual AUD 240 (four instalments AUD 60).
- Years 1–2: Annual AUD 476 (four instalments AUD 119).
- Years 3–4: Annual AUD 536 (four instalments AUD 134).
- Years 5–11: Annual AUD 864 (four instalments AUD 216).
- Year 12: Annual AUD 864 (billed in three instalments; instalment amount shown AUD 288).
- Instrumental and vocal music tuition (optional):
- Individual 30‑minute lessons: Annual AUD 2,064 (four instalments AUD 516).
- Individual 40‑minute lessons: Annual AUD 2,744 (four instalments AUD 686).
- Shared 30‑minute lessons (2 per lesson): Annual AUD 1,244 (four instalments AUD 311).
- Instrument hire (where available): AUD 399 (one instalment). Lessons are based on 32 lessons per year; additional lessons may incur extra charge.
- International Baccalaureate (Year 12) exam fee: the schedule shows a subject fee total of SGD 888 (the AUD equivalent will be applied at the exchange rate when the IB invoice is issued). The schedule also notes a per‑exam reference of $148 per exam in the IB box. Final AUD charges are applied at invoice time.
- Other charges that may be billed at the end of each term include uniforms, text materials, optional activities and excursions; these items may include GST. PLC Parents Voluntary Membership annual subscription is AUD 65 per family (included on the first account for the year if applicable).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are charged on an annual basis and are payable in four instalments (one per school term), except Year 12 tuition and boarding fees which are billed in three instalments. Instalments and other charges are due and payable on the first day of each term. A late fee of AUD 150 will be charged on accounts not paid within 14 days of the due date unless prior arrangements have been made. Costs incurred in collecting overdue fees will be charged to the account.
- Concessions and discounts:
- 2.25% discount where the full year's fees are paid within 14 days of the commencement of the first school term (rounded as shown in the schedule).
- Sibling discounts from tuition fees only: 5% for the second sibling, 10% for the third sibling and 50% for the fourth and subsequent siblings attending simultaneously (not available on boarding fees and cannot be combined with other offers).
- Payment of fees in advance: tuition fees for 2027 may be paid prior to 30 November 2026 at the 2026 rate. Tuition fees for 2028 paid prior to 30 November 2026 will be charged at the 2026 rate plus 2.5%; any subsequent year paid in advance attracts a cumulative escalation of 2.5% per annum.

Refund information and withdrawal terms

- Registration fee: non‑refundable. Acceptance fee: non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
- Notice of withdrawal: one academic term's written notice to the Principal is required before withdrawal or deferring commencement to a subsequent year. Failure to provide such notice renders the family liable for fees in lieu equivalent to 25% of the annual fee. In the event of withdrawal from the Boarding House during the year, unbilled boarding fees for the remainder of the year are payable unless previous arrangements have been made. Discontinuance from music lessons requires written notice at least two weeks prior to the end of a term or the following term's fees will be charged.
- International students: the international enrolment process requires payment of the amount quoted in the Offer (which includes the Acceptance Fee and advance payment of one semester's tuition). If the enrolment does not proceed, a refund will be made in accordance with the school's Refund Policy as applied to international students.

Fee payment options and practical note about payment methods

- The fees schedule states that methods of payment are set out on the statement of account; the public fee schedule does not itemise specific payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, BPAY, direct debit, etc.) in the document itself. Instalment billing, advance payment and the discounts described above are managed through the College billing arrangements.

Other practical items and charges

- Outdoor Education for Years 3–9 and compulsory excursions are included in the tuition fees; some Year 10 Quest programmes and other optional activities may incur additional costs billed separately. Uniforms, text materials, transport/bus charges and optional co‑curricular activities are additional and may be billed each term.

Brief note on information not specified in the public schedule

- The fee schedule provides instalment amounts, advance‑payment rules, discounts, compulsory additional fees and several optional fee items, but it does not list the specific payment channels (for example, whether payments are accepted by particular credit card types, BPAY, bank transfer or direct debit) within the published schedule; the schedule states that methods of payment are detailed on the College statement of account.

All amounts shown are the published 2026 Schedule of Fees and Business Conditions figures as presented in the College's 2026 fees schedule.