Methodist Ladies' College
207 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101
Methodist Ladies' College is an independent combined primary and secondary school in Kew, VIC from Prep to Year 12 with about 2,169 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 1,190, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Methodist Ladies' College (MLC) is a non-selective private day and boarding school for girls in Kew, founded on its current site in 1882. It has about 2,000 students from Prep to Year 12. Offerings include over 60 subjects across VCE, VCE VET and IB, more than 30 sports, 20 music ensembles, and outdoor education campuses.
Often praised
- VCE and IB pathways
- Strong music and sport
- Outdoor education campuses
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 35.0 |
| 2024 | 34.0 |
| 2023 | 33.0 |
| 2022 | 34.0 |
| 2021 | 36.0 |
Source: VCAA senior secondary completion and achievement information. Study scores are relative to the state cohort in each subject.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruyton Girls' School | Kew | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.3 km | 1,198 | 854 |
| Trinity Grammar School Kew | Kew | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.5 km | 1,180 | 1,577 |
| Xavier College | Kew | Catholic k–12 / combined | 0.6 km | 1,154 | 1,503 |
| Carey Baptist Grammar School | Kew | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.8 km | 1,177 | 2,564 |
| Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School | Kew | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.2 km | 1,154 | 200 |
| Genazzano FCJ College | Kew | Catholic k–12 / combined | 1.6 km | 1,127 | 680 |
| Camberwell Girls Grammar School | Canterbury | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.9 km | 1,180 | 777 |
| Scotch College | Hawthorn | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.3 km | 1,188 | 1,957 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fintona Girls' School | Balwyn | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 533 | 1,191 |
| Haileybury College | Keysborough | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 4,880 | 1,191 |
| Camberwell Grammar School | Canterbury | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 1,346 | 1,192 |
| Scotch College | Hawthorn | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 1,957 | 1,188 |
| St Leonard's College | Brighton East | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 1,597 | 1,184 |
| Korowa Anglican Girls' School | Glen Iris | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 774 | 1,183 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.