Presbyterian Ladies’ College, also known as PLC was established in 1875 at Burwood, Melbourne. The school offers an educational program from kindergarten through year 12. And plc also offers a ELC study program.
About PLC :
| 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 |
Academic program :
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 ) : The Early learning centre program is offered for both boys and girls aged between 6 months to 5 year .
Junior school : 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 : The senior level school program at PLC starts from year 7 and continues through the end of year 12.
| Early learning centre ( ELC ) | 6 Months to 5 year |
| Junior class | Prep to year 6 |
| Senior class | Year 7 to 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, 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 ) :
The Early Learning centre program design a especially for children aged 6 months to 3 year old kids. PLC offers the ELC Class program 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 kids will attend school . Below you will find the annual fee for the 2024 academic year.
- 2 days ( per week) : $10, 528
- 3 days ( per week ) : $15,792
- 4 days ( per week ) : $21,056
- 5 days ( per week) : $26, 320
Junior and upper level fee
At PLC , Parents can choose to pay the fee either on a Term or Annual basis. Additionally, each year class has a separate fee , and there is also a Consolidated Levy that needs to be paid . Below are the approved fee structure for the year 2024.
- Prep & Year 1 : $20,320
- Year 2 : $22,652
- Year 3 : $24, 716
- Year 4 : $27,548
- Year 5 & Year 6 : $30,020
- Year 7, year 8 & year 9 : $32,888
- Year 10, year 11 & year 12 : $32,372
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 |
| 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 for 2023 ?
The upcoming school tour at PLC will take place between 16th August and 2nd September 2023. To join the tour , interested parents need to register and fill in all the necessary details provided in the registration form. All the details are 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