Perth College is honoured to be situated on the ancestral Lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We acknowledge the First Australians as the Traditional Custodians of the Lands we stand on and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Australia’s First Peoples.
Perth College women shape their own futures and positively influence society.
We actively pursue and embrace new approaches and world-class educational excellence within an inclusive and vibrant community.
The Perth College Strategic Intent (towards 2025) aims to build on all that has been achieved through the rich history of the School throughout the many years.
As part of this, it is envisaged that the future of education is shifting, and as such, so too is the future of Perth College as it aspires to be proactive and responsive ensuring the growth of exciting new programs, structures, partnerships, experiences and opportunities for the students and the community.
Our Strategic Intent and the associated Perth College Operational Plan will respect those practices, processes and structures that continue to serve the School well, whilst also being responsive to new and exciting opportunities.
Perth College has a strong legacy of educating and inspiring our students to become remarkable women. Our academic and co-curricular programs are tailored to the education of girls in an environment that nurtures confidence and determination.
2023 was a successful year for the School. Our students excelled across many disciplines, our Senior School Musical, Les Misérables, had a sell-out season and we won the IGSSA Athletics Carnival for the first time in 12 years. The Class of 2023 achieved outstanding ATAR results with an average of 91.3 with all students achieving their WACE graduation certificate
During the year, our school underwent a thorough Registration Renewal process and successfully obtained reregistration as an independent school in Western Australia for the next five years. The Department of Education has granted us the maximum term of registration with no conditions or recommendations.
In our broader School community, the Old Girls’ Association celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2023. This was a significant moment in our shared history with many memorable events taking place. The Perth College Foundation, through its Annual Giving Appeal, raised funds for the fit-out costs of the new School building. The building designed to amplify 21st century approaches to learning, is scheduled to open at the beginning of Term Three 2024.
Our new building and other dynamic learning spaces foster curiosity, creativity, and collaboration in our students across our campus. We believe by creating this environment our students can develop knowledge and critical skills they will need in our changing world.
We are proud of the achievements we made throughout 2023 across Perth College and through our Strategic Intent will consolidate and build on these throughout 2024.
CLARE JOHANSEN Interim Principal
In 2023, Perth College had a total of 248 employees, with 81 per cent of the workforce female and 19 per cent male. A list of staff and their qualifications is provided within this report.
Allen David BSc, PostGradDipEd,MEdMan
Andrews Tahlia BEd(Sec), BSprtSci
Andrioff Marie GradDipEd(Sec)
Anile Kim MTeach(Sec)
Artelaris Jane Mmus, BMusEd(Hons)
Ashby Tal BExcSptSc,GradDipEd
Avery Helen BA(SocSc),BA(Ed),MAST,MEd
Axford Beth BSc(AppChem),DipEd
Beal Shannan BComm
Berger Evline BSc,BEd(Sec)
Birts Lucy Med,GradDipEd(Prim), BA
Blyth Nicole BA(Ed) BEd CertIVWork
Blyth Nicole MEd
Bosnich Belinda Bpsych,GradDipEd
Brooks Adam GradDipEd
Bryant Courtney Bed,BSc
Bushby Suzanne BSocSc,GradDipEd
Campbell Renae BPhysEd,DipEd
Cappon Maggie BA(Hons),PostGradDip
Carlton Kathy BEd
Carlton-Moyle Ally MTeach(ECT),BArts
Caspersz Sharon Bbus, CPA
Cawley Rosemary MEdMan,BEd
Chan Kaling PGradCert, BA
Chatto Kylie MEd
Clarke-O'Reilly Jack BA, GradDipEd
Condipodero Claire BMus AdvDip GradDipEd(Sec) MA, GradDipMPS
Condo Daniela GradDipEd(Sec),BAppSc Fittock Amy GradDipEd(Prim),BDanPer Forsyth Melissa Bcomm,BAppEco,GradDip(CA),GradCertEd
Fortini Ellen PhD,BSc(Hons),MAST
Fowler-Tutt Hannah MTeach(Sec),BA
Francis Bernadette MTeach(Sec),BDesign
Gill Justin BA,Bprof St
Good Dianne BEd
Grayden Maree BA(Ed)
Green-Armytage Emily Mmus,BMus(Hons)
Grigson Carmelina BA,BEd
Guard Courtney BSc,GradDipEd
Guglielmana Karol BEd(Prim),GradCertSecEd,CertIVTr&Assess,Cert,StGradCert
Hackett Clare Bed,Mcou,GradDipA(RelSt)
Hailes Kris PostGradDipEd,MA,GradDipEd(Sec),BA (Art)
Halge Shea GradDipEd,BSc
Hall Shona BAppSc,PostGradDipEd,PostGradDipSc,PostGrdDipComSc
Harbison Nicole MAST,BEd
Harmsworth Jo BSc(Hons),PGradCert
Heary Kellie Bed,GradCertEd,DipT
Hunt Sam GradDipEd,BSc(ExerHlth)
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Januszewski Michael GradDipEd,BEng
Jenner Monique BA,PGradCertEd
Johansen Clare BSciEdu,PGradCert,MedEdLea
Johnson Chris BPhysEd,CertIVTr&Assess
Jones Tyler Bed, BA(CreatArt)
Karalis Eva DipT,BEd
Katy Howes BA(Ed),BeD, Med Kelly Anthea GradDipEd
Kelsall Denika BEd(Sec)
Klemm Julie BSc
Kros Sofie BMusEd,KodCert
Lane Shanda-Fleur BEd(Sec)
Lennox Leesa BEd(Prim)
Liew Jean BSc(Med Science) GradDipEd
Macnaughtan Caroline BEd,DipT
Maher Leah GradDipEd(Sec),BA(CommSt),LLB
Manley Lisa DipT,Bed,MEdAdm
Matthews Taylor BSc,GradDipEd
Maughan Christina BMusEd
McIntyre Nola DipEd,GradDipA(RelSt),BPhysEd,Cert
McLaughlan Deb BSc,DipEd
McLean Lisa BA(Ed),BEd,DipVisArts,MEd
McPharlin Isabelle MTeach(Prim)
McPhee Maggie BA,PostGradDipEd,Med,CouCert Meltesen Felicity BEd
Miller Jill DipEd,CertIVWorkTrain,CertII
Morris Rebekah Med,Bcomm
Morrison Joel BEd(Sec),BSc
Moxey Hannah GradDipEd
Moyle Annemarie BSc(Hons) GradCertEd
Mudie Lynn BFA,GradDipVisArts,MFA,GradDipEd,MElectArt
Mullan Claire BMusEd
Mullins Maria GradDipEd,BAppSc,GradDipBus
Munro Amy BEd(EarlyChldSt
O'Connell Cassie MTeach(Sec)
Olma Jenny DipT,BEd
Ormonde Lach BSc,MTeach(Prim)
Padgett Lydia BSc,DipEd
Papantoniou Sandra Macc,GradDip,BSc
Pateman Alicia BEd(Sec)
Patroni Jacob BA(Engl),MTeach(Sec)
Pepper Haylie GradDipEd(Sec),Blaws,BA
Perlini Claire BPhysEd
Philogene Caroline GradDipEd,BA(Hons)
Pigneguy Michael Bmus,GradDipLrng&T
Pilton Linda BA,DipMin,GradDipEd(Sec),BTheol
Racey Gary BA(Ed)
Raveendrakumar Amy BEd(Prim)
SURNAME NAME
Rocks Pauline BSc(Hons) PGradCertEd
Rod Dowling BSc,GradDipEd,Med,M(RelEd)
Rose Nicola GradDipEd BA
Sabatini Lucy Bed,GradCertBehMgt
Sabatini Lucy MEd
Sankowsky Samanda GradDipEd(Sec),BFA
Schrocker Gretchen GradDipEd(Sec),PhD,BSc(Hons)
Schwehr Laura BEd(EarlyChldSt
Sharp Declan GradDipEd,MA
Sinclair Melissa BSc,GradDipEd(ECS),GradCertEd
Somers Melanie BEd(Prim)
Stanley Alana BEd(Sec),MedEdLea
Stewart Peter Bed,GradDipEd,PostGradDip,BA
Stone Alisa DipEd,BSc(Hons),MSc
Tersigni Luisa Bec,DipEd
Tock Eileen BA(Hons),PostGradDipEd
Toutountzis Linda GradDipEd(Sec),BSc
Ussi Jesse BSc,GradDipEd
Vella Sophie BEd(EarlyChldSt), ProCertPosPsych
Vuckovic Jessica BA,Bed,MEd
Walker Alison BA,PGradCertEd
Wallis Melanie MedEdLea
Walsh Alana MedEdLea,BEd(Prim)
Wardani Noni Bcomms,GradDipEd
Warwick Sally Bed,DipT
Wong Arlene BA,Med,GradDipEd
There were 1,016 full-time equivalent students enrolled at Perth College in 2023, including 16 international and 34 First Nations students.
The average rate of attendance for students at Perth College in 2023 was 92.92% per cent.
Perth College, in partnership with parents, promotes regular attendance of students, as it is essential in maximising their potential at school. Parents are legally responsible for the regular attendance of their children; however, school staff regularly monitor absences as part of their duty of care.
Travel during term time is discouraged to minimise the impact on a student’s learning. Exemptions are granted in cases where students are representing their club, School or State, for example.
The school’s protocol for absentees requires parents to notify Perth College of their child’s absence prior to 9:15 am via the absentee telephone line, SMS or email. For extended absences, parents must complete a form available on SPACE.
Each year, students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 sit the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test. In 2023, the proportion of Perth College students at or above the minimum national standard in the areas assessed appears in the table below.
NAPLAN data 2023 – Students at or above the minimum national standard:
Note: no results are presented below for NAPLAN in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The My School website (www.myschool.edu.au) has in-depth information about the outcomes achieved by Perth College students, breaking down the figures to show parents the results by year group and discipline and how students have progressed over time. It allows for comparison between Perth College and other schools.
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100 per cent of students achieved WACE.
Perth College achieved a median ATAR of 91.3, 11.6 per cent higher than the State median ATAR of 81.8. The highest ATAR achieved was 99.55.
Perth College was named in the top schools (based on the percentage of students in the top 15 per cent in a subject across the State) for 12 subjects in 2023.
Perth College has been named in the top schools for the last five years for Modern History, Physical Education Studies and Chemistry.
39 students (31 per cent) achieved a VET Qualification in Years 11 and 12, compared to 46 per cent in 2022 and 30 per cent in 2021.
4 students completed three Certificate Courses.
20 students studied a combination of ATAR English and Certificate IV as an alternate pathway to university.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Accounting and Finance Economics Modern History Politics and Law
Science Biology Chemistry Psychology
English English
Languages French: Second Language Mathematics Mathematics Methods
Health and Physical Education Physical Education Studies
The Arts Visual Arts
In total 44.9 per cent (57 students) of the eligible Year 12 cohort received SCSA awards compared to 38.5 per cent in 2022 and 48.7 per cent in 2021.
Perth College also had one student from the Class of 2023 ATAR Music course who performed the piano at the Perspectives Concert. The Perspectives performance showcases excellence in Dance, Drama and Music from high scoring students, with only 15 students across the State offered this opportunity.
This section only includes ATAR students who applied via TISC (89 of 99). The remaining 28 students received early offers, used alternative entry pathways or applied to study outside of Western Australia.
In the first round of university offers, 91.3 per cent of students in the cohort (similar to 92.8 per cent in 2022 and up on the historical results of 78.5 per cent in 2021 and 69 per cent in 2020) of Perth College students were offered their first preference. The remaining 5.9per cent were offered at least one of their preferences. This data only includes students who applied via TISC.
Areas of offer are shown in the second graph below. This data is for Curtin, ECU, Murdoch, University of Notre Dame, and UWA. Data is unavailable for students who have applied to interstate and international universities.
The Median ATAR achieved in 2023, 91.3, was the best result for Perth College in over ten years. It is important to note that 91.3 per cent, 116 of 127 students in the cohort received an offer to a Western Australian University. Academic rigour continues to be an absolute priority at Perth College. Formative feedback, enhanced communications, and supporting students with learning differences are areas of ongoing focus. Heads of Department (HoD), in consultation with the Director of Learning and Teaching, are preparing a comprehensive analysis/review to identify subject based areas of concern and/or trends.
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