Sector · 24 schools
Presbyterian + Uniting Church schools in Australia (2026)
Presbyterian and Uniting Church schools were largely founded in the 19th century — Scotch College Melbourne and PLC schools nationally are the standout names. Most operate on Uniting Church charters today (post-1977 merger) but retain Presbyterian heritage. Fees are mid- to high-tier.
Characteristics
What sets Presbyterian + Uniting Church schools apart
- ›Founded 19th century by Scottish/Presbyterian communities
- ›Mostly elite single-sex (Scotch + PLC sister schools)
- ›High fees ($35k-$50k)
- ›Strong Scottish/Celtic heritage at some
- ›Top APS/AGSV/PSA sport competition
Decision frame
Choose a Presbyterian + Uniting Church school if...
You want elite single-sex schooling with established Scottish-Presbyterian tradition, in Melbourne or Sydney.
Schools in this sector
All 24 Presbyterian + Uniting Church schools, sorted by ICSEA
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Burwood, Melbourne
Wenona School
North Sydney, Sydney
Methodist Ladies' College
Kew, Melbourne
Scotch College
Hawthorn, Melbourne
Knox Grammar School
Wahroonga, Sydney
Methodist Ladies' College
Kew, Melbourne
Methodist Ladies' College Perth
Claremont, Perth
Ravenswood School for Girls
Gordon, Sydney
Pymble Ladies' College
Pymble, Sydney
Wesley College
Melbourne (St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley, Elsternwick), Melbourne
The Scots College
Bellevue Hill, Sydney
The Geelong College
Newtown, Melbourne
Westminster School Adelaide
Marion, Adelaide
Penrhos College
Como, Perth
Prince Alfred College
Kent Town, Adelaide
Fairholme College Toowoomba
Toowoomba, Brisbane
Newington College
Stanmore, Sydney
Ballarat Clarendon College
Ballarat Central, Melbourne
Westminster School
Marion, Adelaide
PLC Armidale
Armidale, Newcastle
Kinross Wolaroi School
Orange, Newcastle
Scotch College Adelaide
Torrens Park, Adelaide
Seymour College
Glen Osmond, Adelaide
The Geelong College
Newtown, Geelong
Common questions
FAQs about Presbyterian + Uniting Church schools
What is a Presbyterian + Uniting Church school?
Presbyterian and Uniting Church schools were largely founded in the 19th century — Scotch College Melbourne and PLC schools nationally are the standout names. Most operate on Uniting Church charters today (post-1977 merger) but retain Presbyterian heritage. Fees are mid- to high-tier.
How many Presbyterian + Uniting Church private schools are in Australia?
Our database currently profiles 24 Presbyterian + Uniting Church private schools across 7 Australian cities. Nationally there are more (especially Catholic systemic where ~700 parish schools exist); we focus on schools where 2026 fees + ICSEA are publishable.
What do Presbyterian + Uniting Church schools cost in 2026?
2026 Year 12 fees for Presbyterian + Uniting Church schools in our database range from $20,180 to $48,141. The median is around $36,310. Most also charge levies (technology, capital, camps) adding 8-15%.
Do Presbyterian + Uniting Church schools offer boarding?
23 of 24 Presbyterian + Uniting Church schools in our database offer boarding. Boarding fees add $25,000-$45,000/year on top of tuition.
When should I choose a Presbyterian + Uniting Church school?
You want elite single-sex schooling with established Scottish-Presbyterian tradition, in Melbourne or Sydney.