It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Methodist Ladies' College is an independent combined school in Kew, VIC, for Prep–12, boarding available. Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.
Methodist Ladies' College is an Independent Girls School (Prep to Year 12) with boarding facilities in Kew, Victoria.
A beacon of empowerment where curious minds become confident global citizens. Through its founding motto 'Deo Domuique' – For God and For Home – MLC champions innovative education, unrivalled curricular diversity and holistic wellbeing programs that cultivate resilient leaders ready to shape tomorrow's world.
School Overview
Key information about Methodist Ladies' College
School overview facts
School type
Primary & Secondary
Sector
Independent
Year levels
Prep–12
Enrolments
2,169
Early learning
Yes
Teacher–student ratio
1:9.1
Gender
All Girls
Principal
Not available
Boarding
Yes
Founded
Not available
School overview facts
School type
Primary & Secondary
Year levels
Prep–12
Early learning
Yes
Gender
All Girls
Boarding
Yes
School overview facts (continued)
Sector
Independent
Enrolments
2,169
Teacher–student ratio
1:9.1
Principal
Not available
Founded
Not available
Early learning & quality
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Methodist Ladies' College
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KEW · VIC · SE-00004098
Overall NQS rating
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Quality areas7 areas
QA1Educational program and practice
Exceeding NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety
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QA3Physical environment
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QA4Staffing arrangements
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QA5Relationships with children
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QA6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
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QA7Governance and leadership
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ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 12 September 2025
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Key Highlights
Key points parents often compare first for Methodist Ladies' College
Largest VCE, VCE VET and IB choice
MLC says it offers the largest VCE, VCE VET and IB subject choice of any girls' school in Victoria.
Two rural Education Outdoors campuses
From Year 5, students use MLC Banksia and MLC Marshmead, two owned rural campuses built into the curriculum.
New aquatics centre opening in 2026
MLC is building a new Aquatics Centre as part of its sport precinct, with opening planned for mid-2026.
VCE Performance
VCE study scores, completions and baccalaureate outcomes for Methodist Ladies' College
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Year
Median VCE Study Score
% of Study Scores 40+
% Satisfactory VCE Completions
# VCE Baccalaureate
2025
35
23.2%
100%
57
2024
34
22.5%
100%
26
2023
33
19.6%
100%
28
2022
34
22.6%
100%
60
2021
36
29.7%
100%
38
School Information
Detailed information about Methodist Ladies' College
Overview
Established in 1882, Methodist Ladies' College (MLC) is a non-denominational day and boarding school in Kew's leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Renowned for offering Victoria's broadest curriculum with over 60 VCE/IB subjects and 30+ co-curricular activities, MLC combines historic traditions with cutting-edge facilities. The college specialises in girls' education through evidence-based wellbeing programs and maintains one of Victoria's lowest student-to-staff ratios.
Principal Profile
Principal Julia Shea leads MLC with extensive experience in girls' education and academic leadership. Her vision focuses on fostering innovation while maintaining academic rigour across diverse learning pathways including VCE and International Baccalaureate programs. Under her guidance since 2023, MLC continues to strengthen its reputation for developing well-rounded students through personalised support systems and world-class teaching practices.
Academic Results
MLC consistently ranks among Victoria's top 1% of schools academically, with students regularly achieving median study scores above 35 across both VCE and IB programs. The college's emphasis on tailored learning pathways sees graduates frequently attain ATARs above 90, supported by specialist career counselling and one of Australia's most extensive subject selections for senior students.
Annual tuition fees at MLC range from approximately $25,000 for junior years to $42,000 for senior students. Boarding fees are additional at approximately $38,000 annually. The college offers scholarship opportunities across academic, music and boarding categories to support student access.
School Fees
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