Methodist Ladies' College

Melbourne's leading all girls' school

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A girls' school like no other in Victoria

Explore our campus and on-site facilities, purpose-built to enrich our students’ learning and development.

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Our exceptional VCE, IB, and NAPLAN results

MLC consistently ranks among the top 1% of private schools in Victoria for both Primary and Secondary education.

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Welcome to MLC

Established in 1882, Methodist Ladies' College has long been recognised as one of Melbourne’s finest independent Prep to Year 12 day and boarding schools for girls and a leader in co-ed Early Learning. MLC is renowned for our extensive curriculum and co-curricular choice, innovative approach to education and wellbeing, inspiring learning environments, and outstanding academic results.

As a non-denominational, open-entry College, we offer an inclusive and welcoming environment, where our students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout their schooling, and in an ever-changing globalised world.

Unrivalled opportunity

Our College offers one of the most extensive and engaging curriculums and co-curricular offerings of any Australian non-government school. With over 60 subjects on offer across VCE, VCE VET and IB, diverse learning pathways across both secondary and primary school, and over 30 sports, and 20 music ensembles for all ages and abilities, MLC students are empowered to explore all their interests and talents.

Incredible teachers

Our students are supported by some of the best primary and secondary teachers in Melbourne. We provide our educators with extensive professional development so that we can proudly boast the most up-to-date and effective teaching methods and practices in the state. Furthermore, we have the advantage of providing one of the lowest student-to-staff member ratios of any Victorian all girls' school.

Prioritised wellbeing

MLC students benefit from an evidence-based wellbeing approach across all year levels, providing students with the personalised support and a network of support necessary to thrive at school. We pride ourselves on supporting, nurturing and safeguarding our students’ emotional, spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing.

Our values

Top NAPLAN results and ATAR scores consistently put us at the forefront of Melbourne’s leading all girls’ schools, but it is our values that makes MLC the warm, welcoming and inclusive College where girls can excel. Our values guide our College culture and the behaviours, actions, and attitudes we expect of students, staff, and our wider community. Our values have been developed in consultation with our staff and students and reflect both our outstanding educators and our proud student voice.

Engage with Respect

Aspire with Responsibility

Act with Compassion

Explore with Courage

Our Year 12 results

MLC holds one of the highest VCE and IB rankings in Victoria, with our students consistently achieving within the top 1% of ATAR scores in the state.

Academic Performance

Our exceptional students

To get to know MLC, you must get to know our students - the heart of everything we do at the College. Their diverse stories of achievement, such as in sport, music, science, the arts and more, demonstrate our long tradition of excellence, innovation, and commitment to the education of tomorrow’s young women.

Mary-Jane

Year 12

Amelia

Year 8

Erin

Year 12 (Class of 2024)

Josie

Year 11

Sheila

Year 10

Alessia

Year 8

Since starting in Year 2, I've felt inspired to participate in MLC’s wide range of co-curricular activities, from debating, public speaking and drama, to sports and music, to service through leadership. The support and encouragement offered to me at MLC is both comprehensive and empowering.

What I've loved most about co-curricular at MLC is not just the opportunity to try out something new, but also the opportunity to make new friends, especially from other year levels. You're able to connect with so many new people and feel like part of a community.

In year 7, my Mentor encouraged me to apply for the Student Representative Council. With her support, my confidence grew. Now, I am the founder of the Debating Association, member of the A-Grade Interschool Debating team, and adjudicator for younger students. I love helping equip younger students with this same confidence.

I've been on the swim team since Year 4 and also in a range of sports such as hockey, snow sports and water polo. I especially enjoy meeting new people and learning new skills.

Getting to know my Mentor teachers really well has enhanced my journey here at MLC. I feel more comfortable to go talk to them if I ever have any issues, as well as them just being there as a role model and assisting me in my daily life.

The most exciting part of starting Year 7 was going to MLC Banksia. I became really close to the girls in my home group and built a long of strong friendships. It was a great way to settle into the school.

Our leadership

Meet some of the world-class leaders and educators behind MLC’s educational excellence. Our leadership is dedicated to the wellbeing, development, learning, and opportunities available to our students so they, in turn, are inspired to be citizens the world needs.

Leadership and Governance

Julia Shea

Principal

Margaret Horton

Senior Vice Principal

Mark Gray

Vice Principal

Louise Peyton

Head of Junior School

Cathie Ireland

Head of Junior Secondary School

Melissa Lange

Head of Middle School

Deb Jarvis

Head of Senior School

Schools are about community. Education is about people; more specifically, it’s about relationships.

With a long tradition of progressive subject pathways, MLC ensures that we offer the best curriculum choice for girls in Victoria.

By valuing each student’s individuality, we ensure that their interests and passions can be nurtured.

I collaborate with staff, students, and parents in the creation of a supportive and challenging learning culture.

I guide our students in their transition from primary school into secondary school, so they can be the best version of themselves.

I support every student in realising her potential: in academia, in co-curricular, in leadership opportunities, in friendships.”

I encourage our students to develop a strong sense of self, purpose and agency to bring about change for the better, beyond the Krome Gates.

Begin your enrolment journey

As soon as you start the enrolment process, you become part of the MLC family. We are non-denominational and welcome applicant families from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths.

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Our experienced Admissions team will guide you through the application process.