Principal's welcome

Welcome to Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC), Melbourne — one of Australia’s finest schools for girls and internationally renowned. 

Since its establishment in 1875, we have provided an outstanding education for girls— where academic excellence, belonging and rich learning opportunities entwine to create an extraordinary learning journey. 

We are a vibrant Christian learning community offering a world class education for day and boarding students.  

At PLC, our holistic, forward-looking and futures-focused approach nurtures each student’s academic, emotional, cultural, spiritual and physical growth. Every girl is encouraged to pursue her interests, discover her passions and strengths and build meaningful connections within a supportive and inclusive environment. 

We love to learn here. Our learning culture is diverse, warm, inclusive and deeply networked over generations. Our teachers and staff are exceptional, modelling intellectual agility and pedagogical expertise. More than this, our staff are dedicated to the care, growth and development of each student, intentionally nurturing wellbeing and character, whilst supporting students to achieve their own personal excellence. 

Our breadth of educational offerings is extensive with a wide range of curricular and co-curricular opportunities, music, sport, public speaking, clubs, activities and House events –  all within outstanding, contemporary facilities set on spacious, park-like grounds. Beyond our gates, we provide local and global learning experiences through service, excursions, outdoor education, camps, trips and international opportunities. 

Our graduates emerge as confident, capable and compassionate young women of character, empowered to change the world for good. They stride towards unique paths of possibility and purpose, flourishing in the modern world. 

We know that choosing a school for your daughter is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make as this is a transformative period of your daughter’s life. I hope you enjoy learning more about what a PLC education will offer your daughter and look forward to meeting you and your daughter in the future. 

Dr Emma Burgess

Principal