Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC), established in 1875 in Burwood, Melbourne, has been providing quality education for over 140 years. The school offers a supportive and nurturing environment for girls, from kindergarten through to year 12. At PLC, students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and personally, with a focus on preparing them for life beyond school.

In addition to its K-12 program, the school runs as Early Learning Centre (ELC), offering a smooth transition for young children as they begin their educational journey. With a strong emphasis on values like leadership, respect, and community, PLC helps students build the skills they need to succeed in a fast- changing world.

Overview :

School	Presbyterian ladies’ college ( PLC )
Established	1875
Program offers	Early learning centre ( ELC ) & Perp to Grade 12
Location	Melbourne , Victoria
Principle	Cheryl Penberthy
School Moto	Lex dei vitae lampas

Classes Term dates 2025

• Term 1 : (January 31 to April 4, 2025)
• Term 2 : (April 23 to July 4, 2025)
• Term 3 : (July 22 to September 12, 2025)
• Term 4 : (October 7 to December 5, 2025)

Course at PLC :

The academic program at PLC avilable in three different level categories such as Early learning centre, Junior and senior class. Below are the details of each category.

Early learning centre ( ELC )	6 Months to 5 year
Junior class	Prep to year 6
Senior class	Year 7 to Year 12

Early learning centre ( ELC ) :

The Early learning centre program is offered for both boys and girls aged between 6 months to 5 year .

Junior school (Prep to Year 6) :

The Junior level school program start from Prep to year 6 class. In this program students will learn subjects such as Mathematics, science, drawing, art , drama and many others.

Senior school (year 7 to Year 12)

The senior level school program at PLC starts from year 7 and continues through the end of year 12.

Facilities at PLC :

At PLC wide range facilities avilable for students such as performing arts center , Early learning centre, boarding house and the learning resource centre and many more.

• Performing art centre
• The learning resource centre
• The Early Learning centre
• The Aquatic centre
• The Hockey and Tennis centre

Fee structure :

At PLC Melbourne, the fee structure for students can vary significantly based on the level of education which includes Early Learning centre, Primary School and Secondary school . Below are given Class wise fee structure .

Early Learning centre ( ELC ) fee :

The PLC Early Learning centre (ELC) program is designed specifically for children aged 6 months to 5 year old. The ELC Class program is offered based on the number of days per week with, option for 2 , 3 , 4 and 5 days.The term “days” indicates how many days per week your child will attend school .

The approved annual fee for ELC program 2025 are as follows :

• 3 days : $17,010 (per annuam)
• 4 days : $22,680 (per annuam)
• 5 days : $28,350 (per annuam)

Junior and Upper level fee :

At PLC , Parents have the flexibility to pay fee either on a Term or Annual basis. Each year level has a different fee, in addition to a Consolidated Levy that is also payable. Below is the approved annual fee structure for the year 2025 :

• Prep , year 1 & Year 2 : $26,504 (per annuam)
• Year 3 : $28,660 (per annuam)
• Year 4 : $31,620 (per annuam)
• Year 5 & Year 6 : $34,204 (per annuam)
• Year 7, year 8 & year 9 : $38,308 ( per annuam)
• Year 10, year 11 & year 12 : $41,156 (per annuam)

School ranking :

PLC is highly regarded ladies school in Melbourne, Victoria, know for its higher academic scores and overall good rating. In 2020 ,PLC Secured the 10th position among the top ranking schools in Melbourne. The last three year score is provided below.

Position	Year
10th	2020
38th	2019
6th	2018

Scholarship at PLC :

A 50% tuition fee discount is offered annually by Plc , and it lasts through year 12. if you leave school before year 12, you are no longer eligible for the scholarship. Therefore, you should read their scholarship policy.

Year 6 students at PLC have the chance to apply for a year 7 scholarship , while currently studying year 8 to year 11 students not eligible for scholarship at the PLC.

Address information :

Campus address	141 Burwood Highway , Burwood VIC 3125 , Australia
Email	enquiries@plc.vic.edu.au
Contact number	+61 3 9808 5811
ABN	16005650386

Frequently asked questions ( faq ) –

Q. When is the upcoming school tour offered by the PLC ?

To join the tour , interested parents must register and complete the required details in the registration form. All information is available in the ‘Book a Tour ‘ section on the PLC official website.

Q. Does the PLC have boarding facilities ?

Yes , PLC offers a wide range of facilities to its boarding students, such as a gym area , library, badminton court and many more.

Q. What is the annual boarding fee at PLC for domestic and international students ?

The boarding fee at PLC for domestic and international students is $33,372.

Q. Can I take a Virtual Tour of PLC Melbourne ?

Of course , you can take a campus as well as a boarding house virtual tour , which can be accessed through PLC Melbourne’s official website.

Q. Is the acer exam compulsory for students to receive scholarship ?

Yes , students who are interested in receiving scholarships must take the Acer exam , otherwise, they are ineligible.

Q. Is PLC Melbourne an IB school ?

Yes , PLC Melbourne is a well recognized IB school in Australia that offers an IB course program in year 11 and 12. Their students have also achieved excellent academic results in the IB exams.

Q. What is the motto of Presbyterian ladies college ( PLC Melbourne ) ?

The motto at PLC “Lex dei vitae lampas ” which means The law of god is the lamp of life