MLC School

Burwood, New South Wales · Anglican · Girls · Prep to Year 12

MLC School holds a Schools360 score of 89.4%, placing it in the Elite tier and 15th among New South Wales schools assessed. Local day fees for 2026 range from $41,300 to $44,904 a year across year levels, as published by the school.

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Elite tier

the highest tier on Schools360, reflecting exceptional overall performance

Elite for Academic ExcellenceElite for Learning OpportunitiesElite for Student WellbeingElite for Learning EnvironmentElite tier

S360 score: 89.4%

MLC School is a girls', Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Burwood, New South Wales. It sits in the Elite tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Academic Excellence, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence55 / 60 (91.7%)Elite

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities54 / 60 (90.0%)Elite

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1020 / 20Elite

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1216 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways19 / 20Elite

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing18 / 20Elite

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support18 / 20Elite

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development17 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports19 / 20Elite

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture19 / 20Elite

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment20 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance18 / 20Elite

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections19 / 20Elite

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,378
Student:teacher ratio
9.3:1
Location
Burwood, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1177177 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    479(+41)
    Writing
    477(+35)
    Spelling
    479(+46)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    515(+67)
    Numeracy
    471(+35)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    557(+36)
    Writing
    538(+30)
    Spelling
    538(+28)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    582(+50)
    Numeracy
    557(+33)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    603(+37)
    Writing
    605(+36)
    Spelling
    595(+35)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    611(+42)
    Numeracy
    619(+43)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    635(+39)
    Writing
    653(+42)
    Spelling
    623(+37)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    652(+58)
    Numeracy
    656(+51)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2023

  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    23.8%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #60

Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.

Ranked alongside

MLC School sits 15th in the New South Wales ranking.

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2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $41,300
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $42,656
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $43,672
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $43,672
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $44,904
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $44,904
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does MLC School teach?

MLC School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is MLC School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

MLC School is a Girls school.

What sector is MLC School in?

MLC School is classified as Independent.

Does MLC School offer boarding?

No, MLC School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend MLC School?

MLC School has 1,378 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at MLC School?

MLC School's student to teacher ratio is 9.3 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does MLC School sit in?

MLC School sits in the Elite tier, the highest tier on Schools360, reflecting exceptional overall performance.

What is MLC School's strongest area on Schools360?

MLC School's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Elite tier.

Where does MLC School rank?

MLC School ranks 15th among private schools in New South Wales.

Where is MLC School located?

MLC School is located in Burwood, New South Wales.