Best Boys Schools in Perth | 2025 Rankings & Insights
Western Australia’s boys schools are recognised for their strong academic traditions, structured learning environments and deep co-curricular programs across sport, leadership and the arts. The Schools360 2025 Boys Schools Rankings for WA provide an independent, data-driven assessment of how boys schools perform across academic outcomes, student wellbeing, learning environment, program depth and long-term institutional capability.
Use the table below to explore the leading boys schools in Western Australia for 2025, based on consistent performance across all five Schools360 building blocks.
Updated December 2025 · Independent analysis by Schools360
Image credit: Hale School, Wembley Downs2025 Rankings | Western Australia Private Boys Schools
This table shows the full list of private boys schools in Perth for 2025.
Top 10 Boys Schools in Perth (2025)
Image credit: Wesley College, South Perth1. Wesley College
Location: South Perth
Type: Independent boys school
Strengths: WA’s top-ranked boys school in 2025, achieving an overall S360 score of 93.3%, reflecting exceptional balance across academic performance, learning environment, program breadth and institutional capability.
2. Scotch College
Location: Swanbourne
Type: Independent Presbyterian boys school
Strengths: A consistently high-performing school with strong academic outcomes, extensive facilities and broad co-curricular offerings, resulting in an overall S360 score of 91.0%.
3. Hale School
Location: Wembley Downs
Type: Independent boys school
Strengths: A highly established school with strong academic depth, disciplined learning culture and extensive leadership and sporting programs, achieving an overall S360 score of 90.1%.
4. Christ Church Grammar School
Location: Claremont
Type: Independent Anglican boys school
Strengths: Strong overall performance driven by a structured learning environment, broad program depth and long-standing institutional strength, reflected in an S360 score of 88.3%.
5. Trinity College
Location: East Perth
Type: Independent Catholic boys school
Strengths: A well-balanced performer with solid academic outcomes, strong pastoral care and clear senior pathways, delivering an overall S360 score of 84.6%.
6. Aquinas College
Location: Salter Point
Type: Independent Catholic boys school
Strengths: Demonstrates balanced strengths across academics, wellbeing and co-curricular programs, underpinned by a strong community culture and an S360 score of 79.6%.
7. Mazenod College
Location: Lesmurdie
Type: Independent Catholic boys school
Strengths: Shows improving academic consistency alongside strong student wellbeing and engagement, resulting in an overall S360 score of 73.3%.
8. Christian Brothers’ College Fremantle
Location: Fremantle
Type: Independent Catholic boys school
Strengths: A community-focused school emphasising pastoral care and engagement, delivering steady outcomes within a supportive environment and an S360 score of 65.0%.
Image credit: Scotch College, SwanbourneKey Insights
Western Australia has a relatively small number of boys-only private schools, making the category more concentrated than in the eastern states. As a result, performance differences between schools are more pronounced, with leading schools clearly separating themselves across academic outcomes and institutional strength.
Academic Excellence is the primary differentiator among WA boys schools. Top-ranked schools consistently demonstrate strong ATAR and senior secondary outcomes supported by disciplined academic cultures, experienced teaching staff and well-structured senior pathways.
Learning Environment scores are consistently high across leading boys schools, reflecting clear expectations, stable classroom settings and well-maintained facilities. Schools with strong behavioural frameworks and clear student accountability tend to perform best in this area.
Learning Programs play a significant role in differentiating the top tier. High-performing WA boys schools typically offer extensive opportunities in sport, leadership development, outdoor education and music, contributing to well-rounded student outcomes.
Student Wellbeing is closely linked to structure and pastoral systems. Schools that perform strongly on wellbeing generally demonstrate clear pastoral care models, strong mentoring and well-established house systems that support student belonging and engagement.
Institutional Excellence underpins long-term performance. The strongest WA boys schools show stable governance, experienced leadership teams and long-term investment in staff and facilities, supporting consistent outcomes over time rather than short-term fluctuations.
Snapshot for 2025
Western Australia’s boys schools sector is concentrated, with a small number of long-established institutions accounting for most top-tier performance.
The leading schools in 2025 are characterised by consistent academic outcomes, driven by stable teaching teams and disciplined learning cultures rather than short-term result spikes.
Clear structure and routine continue to underpin effective boys education in WA, supporting strong engagement through the senior years.
Co-curricular participation, particularly in sport, leadership and outdoor education, remains a defining feature and a key contributor to student development.
Pastoral models built around house systems and mentoring frameworks continue to support positive wellbeing and belonging.
Overall performance reflects institutional maturity and continuity, with long-term investment translating into reliable academic and developmental outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions help explain how Schools360 evaluates and updates private school rankings across Australia.
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Schools360 uses a 60-Element Scoring Framework that assesses academic results, learning environment, student wellbeing, culture, co-curricular depth and institutional excellence. The framework focuses on balanced, holistic school performance rather than a single academic metric.
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Rankings are based on publicly available data, school-reported information and independent Schools360 research. Each school’s profile reflects the most reliable and current data available at the time of the annual update.
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Rankings are updated annually, with the current page reflecting the latest 2025 update. Additional refinements may be made when schools provide new information or when verified updates become available.
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Yes. Each school’s profile includes an option for corrections or feedback. Schools360 reviews all submissions and updates school profiles when verified changes are received.
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Image credit: Christ Church Grammar School, Claremont