Head-to-head · 2026

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls vs Wesley College Perth

Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Perth. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 11 June 2026.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 11 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

At a glance

The headline differences

  • Sector: St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls is Anglican; Wesley College Perth is Independent (Uniting Church / Methodist heritage).
  • Gender: St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls is girls; Wesley College Perth is boys (co-educational to Year 6).
  • ICSEA gap of 35: St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls draws from a more advantaged community.
  • Both schools are in Perth, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls Wesley College Perth
City / suburbMosman Park, PerthSouth Perth, Perth
SectorAnglicanIndependent (Uniting Church / Methodist heritage)
Gendergirlsboys (co-educational to Year 6)
Year levelsJunior Kindergarten-Year 12Pre-K-Year 12
ICSEA11941159
Year 12 fee$34,230$31,890
Year 7 fee$34,230$31,890
BoardingYesYes
Founded18961923
ReligionAnglican Church of AustraliaUniting Church (Methodist heritage)

All fees verified 11 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls

Standout strengths

  • Among WA's highest ICSEA girls' schools
  • Three campuses (Mosman Park + Pemberton outdoor ed)
  • IGSSA sport + boarding from Year 7

Anglican girls school in Mosman Park, Perth. Among WA's highest ICSEA girls' schools

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Wesley College Perth

Standout strengths

  • 100+ year Methodist heritage
  • PSA sport (rugby, rowing)
  • Boarding (~160 students); new Year 7 boarding from 2026

Independent (Uniting Church / Methodist heritage) boys (co-educational to Year 6) school in South Perth, Perth. 100+ year Methodist heritage

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Common questions

FAQs

Which is better, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls or Wesley College Perth?

"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Wesley College Perth is more affordable. Both are in Perth. The most meaningful comparison is on culture, programs, transport and entry pathway for your specific child – visit open days and talk to current parents.

What are the 2026 fees for St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls and Wesley College Perth?

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $34,230 (Year 7: $34,230). Wesley College Perth's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $31,890 (Year 7: $31,890). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.

What are the ICSEA scores for St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls vs Wesley College Perth?

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls has an ICSEA score of 1194; Wesley College Perth has 1159. The Australian median is 1000. ICSEA measures the socio-educational advantage of the school community – it correlates with academic outcomes but does NOT measure teaching quality or value-add. ICSEA is published by ACARA on MySchool.

Which school is older, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls or Wesley College Perth?

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls is the older school (founded 1896 vs 1923 for Wesley College Perth).

Do St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls or Wesley College Perth offer boarding?

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls: Yes. Wesley College Perth: Yes.

Next step

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