Presbyterian Ladies' College vs St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Peppermint Grove · Independent combined · PP-12
963 students · ICSEA 1159
St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls
Mosman Park · Independent combined · PP-12
1,075 students · ICSEA 1171
| Measure | Presbyterian Ladies' College Peppermint Grove WA | St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls Mosman Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 172 | #9 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #42 of 1,259 | #127 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 963 | 1,075 |
| Girls / boys | 963 / 0 | 1,075 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 130 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | 135 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1171 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.4 | 115.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.4 | 75.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Peppermint Grove 6011 | Mosman Park 6012 |
| Council area | Peppermint Grove | Mosman Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.plc.wa.edu.au | www.sthildas.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College scores higher on the Success Index (85.2 vs 78.7).
- •St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls has the higher ICSEA (1171 vs 1159), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.3).
- •St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 963.
- •St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls has grown faster over five years (1% vs -4%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Presbyterian Ladies' College better than St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls?
On the Success Index, Presbyterian Ladies' College ranks higher (85.2 vs 78.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Presbyterian Ladies' College and St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Peppermint Grove and Mosman Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Presbyterian Ladies' College has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls has 9.3.
How do Presbyterian Ladies' College and St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls rank in WA?
Presbyterian Ladies' College is 4th of 172 and St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls is 9th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.