Penrhos College

Penrhos College is a Uniting Church day and boarding school for girls, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, located in Perth, Western Australia. We believe girls are given the best opportunity to thrive in a single-sex environment, free from gender stereotypes and expectations.

We are committed to providing an education that honours our traditions and Christian values in a climate of technological and global change. Our girls are free to pursue excellence in an environment free from gender stereotypes in the subjects they study, the activities they participate in and the careers they ultimately choose.

The Penrhos College story began in 1952 in a small building in Angelo Street, South Perth with 140 students and 11 staff members under founding Principal Mrs Margaret Way. Today, Penrhos College is a vibrant community of 1,100 students, 300 staff and more than 9,000 alumni. Our motto of ‘Strive for the Highest’ continues to be as relevant today as it was in 1952.

Our educational philosophy extends beyond academic achievement to span the ‘Whole Person Paradigm’ of mind, heart, body and spirit. Throughout the phases of development, from the young child in Pre-Kindergarten to the young adult in Year 12, we focus on empowering our students to seize opportunities and challenge convention in pursuit of their dreams and to achieve their personal best. We are a faith community – the tradition of the Uniting Church and our core shared values guide our actions and our interactions with one another.

Penrhos students consistently achieve excellent academic results and our record speaks for itself. Our inspirational teaching staff, academic opportunities and outstanding facilities combine to create an environment in which every girl is encouraged to shine.

Our pathways offer something for every individual – from girls studying the WACE, to those on Alternate Pathways, from girls who require bespoke additional support, to those whose high potential requires more tailored extension, every girl is encouraged to grow and is supported to achieve her personal best.