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4worldlovers: Meaningful lives are ones which are grounded in high-quality human relationships, steered by knowledge, understanding and a strong sense of moral purpose.

A place of learning, friendship and fun. Here, girls and boys build firm academic foundations in an environment designed to meet their specific needs.

Students’ intrinsic curiosity is shaped toward new goals of academic excellence. Each is supported to achieve their best, build healthy relationships and discover their strengths.

Here, students prepare to reach new standards of academic achievement, refining their capacities to lead, contribute, and act as agents of positive change.

Our aspiration is for our students to be architects of their own lives. We ask them to look beyond the ordinary, to achieve the extraordinary, and to make a difference to the world in which they live.

A sense of community lies at the heart of Melbourne Grammar School. From the first Headmaster who walked through the door in 1858, through to our youngest Prep student of today, everyone is valued for the contribution they make to the fabric of the School.

In 1917 four Grimwade brothers, all Old Melburnians, gave the School their family home - a seven-acre property in Caulfield. This year we celebrate the centenary of the opening of Grimwade House, our Prep – Year 6 campus, at this location.

4worldlovers: MLC consistently ranks among the top 1% of private schools in Victoria for both Primary and Secondary education.


There’s nothing like exploring everything that interests you. There’s nowhere like MLC.


Established in 1882, Methodist Ladies' College has long been recognised as one of Melbourne’s finest independent Prep to Year 12 day and boarding schools for girls and a leader in co-ed Early Learning. MLC is renowned for our extensive curriculum and co-curricular choice, innovative approach to education and wellbeing, inspiring learning environments, and outstanding academic results.


As a non-denominational, open-entry College, we offer an inclusive and welcoming environment, where our students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout their schooling, and in an ever-changing world.


Our College offers one of the most extensive and engaging curriculums and co-curricular offerings of any Australian non-government school. With over 60 subjects on offer across VCE, VCE VET and IB, diverse learning pathways across both secondary and primary school, and over 30 sports, and 20 music ensembles for all ages and abilities, MLC students are empowered to explore all their interests and talents.


Our students are supported by some of the best primary and secondary teachers in Melbourne. We provide our educators with extensive professional development so that we can proudly boast the most up-to-date and effective teaching methods and practices in the state. Furthermore, we have the advantage of providing one of the lowest student-to-staff member ratios of any Victorian all girls' school.


MLC students benefit from an evidence-based wellbeing approach across all year levels, providing students with the personalised support and a network of support necessary to thrive at school. We pride ourselves on supporting, nurturing and safeguarding our students’ emotional, spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing.


Top NAPLAN results and ATAR scores consistently put us at the forefront of Melbourne’s leading all girls’ schools, but it is our values that makes MLC the warm, welcoming and inclusive College where girls can excel. Our values guide our College culture and the behaviours, actions, and attitudes we expect of students, staff, and our wider community. Our values have been developed in consultation with our staff and students and reflect both our outstanding educators and our proud student voice.

MLC holds one of the highest VCE and IB rankings in Victoria, with our students consistently achieving within the top 1% of ATAR scores in the state.

To get to know MLC, you must get to know our students - the heart of everything we do at the College. Their diverse stories of achievement, such as in sport, music, science, the arts and more, demonstrate our long tradition of excellence, innovation, and commitment to the education of tomorrow’s young women.

House activities are highlights and everyone gets involved. At house events, fun and joy have zero bearing on athletic ability!

Meet some of the world-class leaders and educators behind MLC’s educational excellence. Our leadership is dedicated to the wellbeing, development, learning, and opportunities available to our students so they, in turn, are inspired to be citizens the world needs.

Schools are about community. Education is about people; more specifically, it’s about relationships.

As soon as you start the enrolment process, you become part of the MLC family. We are non-denominational and welcome applicant families from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths.