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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Penrhos College?
Will my child be able to attend an overseas university when they graduate from Penrhos College?
What are the fees and charges?
Does Penrhos College offer before and after-school care?
What is the Application process?
How do I request information about Penrhos College?
When do the College's Tour Events occur?
At what years are Boarders accepted at Penrhos College?
Does Penrhos College accept International Students?
Which years are classed as "Intake Years" at Penrhos College?
If I am a past Penrhos College student (Alumni member) how will my child's application of enrolment be processed?
What happens if/when my child is offered a place at Penrhos College?
Does Penrhos College run an Orientation Program for incoming students?
What languages does Penrhos College teach?

How many students attend Penrhos College?

Penrhos College’s student population ranges between 950 - 1100 students from Pre-Kindergarten - Year 12.

Will my child be able to attend an overseas university when they graduate from Penrhos College?

Yes, many major worldwide universities accept the West Australian Secondary Graduation Certificate plus an appropriate Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

Does Penrhos College offer before and after-school care?

Yes, we offer extended hours through our Dragon X program available to students from the age of 4.  

How do I request information about Penrhos College?

To receive more information on Penrhos College, please contact the Enrolments Team.

When do the College's Tour Events occur?

At what years are Boarders accepted at Penrhos College?

Boarders are accepted at all levels from Year 7 onwards. The Penrhos College Menai Boarding House offers accommodation for 100 girls ranging from Years 7 - 12. 

Does Penrhos College accept International Students?

Which years are classed as "Intake Years" at Penrhos College?

We are happy to accept applications for any Year level at any time, but please note that applications are processed in order of receipt, with entry to Pre-Kindy, Kindergarten, Year 5, and Year 7 being particularly in demand. 

If I am a past Penrhos College student (Alumni member) how will my child's application of enrolment be processed?

When a prospective student is the daughter/granddaughter of an Alumni member, an Application Form must still be lodged.  Family connections and College ties (e.g. house affiliation) will be noted. 

What happens if/when my child is offered a place at Penrhos College?

Upon receipt of an offer, your family will have a period of time in which to accept or decline that offer. The Enrolments Team will guide you through that process.

Does Penrhos College run an Orientation Program for incoming students?

The Penrhos College Junior School, Secondary School and Boarding House coordinate a variety of events and programs designed to make the transition and “settling in” period as seamless and straight forward as possible – for both students and their parents.

What languages does Penrhos College teach?

Japanese is offered from Pre-Primary to Year 6. Students from Years 7 onwards are invited to take Japanese, Italian or French as a subject. A range of cultural tours and study exchanges are also organised for Secondary School students on an annual or bi-annual basis.