Perth College
Perth College is an independent combined school in Mount Lawley, WA offering PP-12. With an ICSEA score of 1138, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 889 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
Mount Lawley WA 6050. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Perth College compares
By ICSEA, Perth College ranks 14th of the 210 combined schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Lawley Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Perth College scores 1138, above average.
Enrolment and location
Perth College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Mount Lawley
Perth College is located in Mount Lawley, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,108/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 11,328.
Mount Lawley suburb profileSchools near Perth College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Perth College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lawley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Lawley | 0.6 km | 1155 | 17 higher | 543 |
| Mount Lawley Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Lawley | 1.1 km | 1103 | 35 lower | 2,041 |
| Highgate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Highgate | 1.3 km | 1110 | 28 lower | 943 |
| North Perth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Perth | 1.8 km | 1135 | 3 lower | 470 |
| Inglewood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Inglewood | 1.9 km | 1127 | 11 lower | 630 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perth College a government school?
No, Perth College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Perth College offer?
Perth College offers PP-12.
What is Perth College's ICSEA score?
Perth College has an ICSEA score of 1138, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Perth College?
Perth College has 889 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Perth College?
The nearest schools to Perth College are Mount Lawley Primary School (0.6 km), Sacred Heart Primary School (1.0 km), Mount Lawley Senior High School (1.1 km).
Where is Perth College located?
Perth College is located in Mount Lawley, WA 6050. Visit the school website at http://www.perthcollege.wa.edu.au.