PLC Armidale

What PLC Armidale does

PLC Armidale (legally Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale) is an independent, non-profit Christian girls' day and boarding school located on a 17-hectare campus in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1887 and operated by The Presbyterian Church (New South Wales) Property Trust (ABN 79 017 381 796), the school delivers NSW NESA curricula from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 and is the only all-girls day and boarding school in NSW north of Sydney to the Queensland border. Its core educational offering combines Junior School (incorporating a Reggio Emilia early-childhood approach with iPads and interactive whiteboards) and Senior School programs, supported by extensive co-curricular activities spanning outdoor education (the multi-year Explore Serve Journey, including a 28-day Year 9 expedition), Duke of Edinburgh Award, music, drama, dance, visual arts, 19 sports, and a Cattle Team. Boarding is available from Year 5 across three houses (Austin, Hilton, Todd McBean) with flexible full-time, weekly, part-time, and casual arrangements.

The school generates revenue through per-term tuition fees that scale by year level ($6,192-$30,480 annually), boarding fees ($22,853-$25,392 annually), non-refundable registration and enrollment confirmation fees ($220-$1,200), and the PLC Pathways ELICOS program, a residential English-language preparation course for international students offered jointly with Scots All Saints College Bathurst. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: families enquire, interview with the Principal, and proceed through tour, registration, and offer stages, supplemented by Principal's Tours, experience days, scholarship exams, community events (Signature Summer Fair, Guild Song Battle), and education agents for international pipeline. International student recruitment is enabled by CRICOS Provider code 02295G, with academic outcomes consistently positioning PLC Armidale as the top-performing school in the New England region and 69th in NSW (2025 Daily Telegraph ranking).

Technology deployment is limited and largely consumer-grade: iPads, interactive whiteboards, the Orah boarding engagement platform, and a Connect Portal for current families. The school maintains a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, a 100% NAPLAN participation rate with above-average results, and outcomes including 63% of 2025 HSC results in Bands 5-6, a highest ATAR of 99.1, and an alumnae network of 3,000+. Strategic posture emphasizes personalized pastoral care, a vertically-aligned four-Guild pastoral system, and a 2005 strategic alliance with PLC Sydney that provides curriculum and reputational spillover.

Name

PLC Armidale

Legal name

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale

Website

https://plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PLC Armidale is an independent Christian girls' day and boarding school in regional NSW, Australia, serving Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 students from local, boarding, and international (ELICOS pathway) families under Presbyterian Church governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Independent Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Girls boarding school
• Day school education
• Christian girls education
• Outdoor education program
• English language program

Headquarters

HQ city

Armidale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Day School Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged per student across Pre-Kindergarten through Year 12, with fees increasing by year level from $9,120 (Pre-K) to $30,480 (Year 12).
2. Boarding Fees: Full-time boarding fees of $25,392 annually (Years 5-11) or $22,853 for weekly boarding. Year 12 boarding is paid over three terms at $25,392 annually.
3. Registration and Enrollment Fees: Non-refundable registration fee of $220 and enrollment confirmation fees ranging from $600 to $1,200 depending on year level.
4. PLC Pathways ELICOS Program: Residential English Language Intensive Course of Study (ELICOS) program for international students providing pathway preparation for Australian schooling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PLC Armidale provides Christian girls' day and boarding education from Pre-Kindergarten through Year 12, following NSW NESA curricula across Junior and Senior Schools. The school offers boarding from Year 5 with full-time, weekly, part-time, and casual options, and runs the PLC Pathways ELICOS program for international students. Core delivery includes classroom instruction, co-curricular programs (Explore Serve Journey outdoor education, performing and visual arts, sport), and pastoral care organised around a vertical Guild system.

Product overview

PLC Armidale is an independent Christian girls' school offering a comprehensive educational program from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. The institution provides a unified educational service consisting of day schooling and boarding programs (from Year 5), complemented by the PLC Pathways ELICOS program for international students. The school delivers NSW NESA curricula across Junior and Senior Schools, supported by extensive co-curricular programs including outdoor education (Explore Serve Journey), visual and performing arts, music, sport, and the Cattle Team. The core educational offering is delivered through classroom instruction, with technology integrated via iPads and interactive whiteboards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PLC Pathways: A residential English Language Intensive Course of Study (ELICOS) program for international students for up to 12 months of study, preparing students for lives of significance in a new context and providing pathways to further Australian education.

Products and services

• PLC Armidale Day Schooling World-class day schooling for girls in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, offering NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) curricula across all key learning areas. Tuition ranges from $9,120/year (Pre-Kindergarten) to $30,480/year (Year 12).
• Boarding Program Boarding available from Year 5 to Year 12 with flexible options including full-time ($25,392/year), weekly ($22,853/year), part-time, and casual boarding. Three boarding houses: Austin, Hilton, and Todd McBean. Each student has a private bedroom.
• PLC Pathways ELICOS Program A residential English Language Intensive Course of Study (ELICOS) program for international students, providing English language and cultural training to prepare students for lives of significance in a new context. Operates across PLC Armidale (girls) and Scots All Saints College Bathurst (boys).
• Junior School Program Early learning for girls from Pre-Kindergarten, following NSW NESA curricula with the Reggio Emilia approach, including technology integration with iPads and interactive whiteboards. Tuition ranges from $6,192 to $8,196/year depending on year level.
• Senior School Program Stage 4-6 education for Years 7-12 following NSW NESA curricula, with elective subjects including Agriculture, Business Studies, Chemistry, Languages (Spanish, French, German), Music, Physics, and more. Tuition ranges from $18,564 (Year 7) to $30,480/year (Years 11-12).
• Explore Serve Journey (Outdoor Education) A sequence of transformative outdoor education experiences spanning Kindergarten to Year 12, including the Year 9 'Every Girl's a Boarder' 28-day program, Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, and Thailand Service Learning trips.
• Co-curricular Programs Extensive range of programs including Cattle Team, Visual Arts, Music (instrumental ensembles, vocal groups, choirs), Duke of Edinburgh Award, Speech and Drama, and Dance. 19 sports offered.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51% of 2022 HSC results in Band 5 and 6
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PLC SydneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance formed in 2005 between PLC Armidale and PLC Sydney. Sister school relationship providing shared educational resources, curriculum alignment, and collaborative programs including hosting the International Student Science Conference.
• Scots All Saints College, BathurstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for PLC Pathways ELICOS program. PLC Pathways operates across two campuses: PLC Armidale for girls and Scots All Saints College for boys, providing residential English language preparation for international students.
• Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing professional development access for talented athletes. Draws athletes and sporting professionals from around the state to PLC Armidale facilities, benefiting PLC girls and coaches.
• University of New England (UNE)minorOthersCultural and national group support may be available for international students through student groups associated with the University of New England located in Armidale.
• PLC Pathways Partner Schools NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 20+ Australian schools accepting PLC Pathways graduates including Abbotsleigh, Danebank, Emanuel School, Kincoppal-Rose Bay, PLC Sydney, St Catherine's School, Wenona School, and others across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, and regional NSW.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PLCArmidale

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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