[7] Perth College is the oldest Anglican girls' school in Western Australia.

[2] The school first commenced in St Mary's Hall in Colin Street, West Perth, with 32 girls.

The demand for the introduction of boarding students increased and, as a result, Hawkesbury, situated near Kings Park, was opened in 1903.

[8] Perth College premises were used during World War II as a base of operations for the Army.

[citation needed] Perth College came under the control of the Anglican Province of Western Australia in 1968.