Preshil - the Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 16.7K–26.2K
AUD 24.3K–38.2K · 2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Co-educational independent, non-sectarian school in Kew, Melbourne, serving Prep to Year 12. Primary (Prep to Year 6) is at the Arlington campus; secondary (Years 7 to 12) is at Blackhall. Secondary students can pursue IB, VCE, VET or the VCE Vocational Major. A Senior Studio campus for Years 9 to 12 is due to open in Carlton in 2028.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Religion
- none
- Scholarships
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Prep | AUD 24,280≈ USD 16.7K |
| Year 1 | AUD 25,400≈ USD 17.5K |
| Year 2 | AUD 25,840≈ USD 17.8K |
| Year 3 | AUD 26,280≈ USD 18.1K |
| Year 4 | AUD 27,520≈ USD 18.9K |
| Year 5 | AUD 28,200≈ USD 19.4K |
| Year 6 | AUD 30,560≈ USD 21K |
| Year 7 | AUD 32,320≈ USD 22.2K |
| Year 8 | AUD 33,120≈ USD 22.8K |
| Year 9 | AUD 34,840≈ USD 23.9K |
| Year 10 | AUD 34,840≈ USD 23.9K |
| Year 11 (VCE & IB) | AUD 38,200≈ USD 26.2K |
| Year 12 (VCE & IB) | AUD 38,200≈ USD 26.2K |
| Year 11 & 12 VM | AUD 36,960≈ USD 25.4K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Prep | AUD 24,280 (about USD 16.7K) |
| Year 1 | AUD 25,400 (about USD 17.5K) |
| Year 2 | AUD 25,840 (about USD 17.8K) |
| Year 3 | AUD 26,280 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Year 4 | AUD 27,520 (about USD 18.9K) |
| Year 5 | AUD 28,200 (about USD 19.4K) |
| Year 6 | AUD 30,560 (about USD 21K) |
| Year 7 | AUD 32,320 (about USD 22.2K) |
| Year 8 | AUD 33,120 (about USD 22.8K) |
| Year 9 | AUD 34,840 (about USD 23.9K) |
| Year 10 | AUD 34,840 (about USD 23.9K) |
| Year 11 (VCE & IB) | AUD 38,200 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Year 12 (VCE & IB) | AUD 38,200 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Year 11 & 12 VM | AUD 36,960 (about USD 25.4K) |
Source: school website (preshil.vic.edu.au) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 150
- Capital levy
- AUD 650
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Outdoor education
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts
- Visual art
- Drama
- Music
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Source: Read from the school's website
Primary: 395 Barkers Road, Kew, Victoria 3101; Secondary: 12-26 Sackville Street, Kew, Victoria 3101
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