Melbourne Girls’ College was established in 1994, with the aim of providing an exemplary environment for the education of girls.

The College is situated in the suburb of Richmond, on a picturesque site adjacent to the Yarra River. The River is represented on the College crest worn proudly on school blazers: the ripples are purple, white and green, which are the colours of the women’s movement.

Throughout the life and activities of the College the motto “where girls lead and achieve” is embraced. The College aims to be a provider of leadership programs for girls on a state wide and international basis. The policies and practices of the College uphold the values of diversity, excellence and teamwork.

The College enrolment has increased four fold since its inception and now has a population of approximately 1200 students from culturally and geographically diverse backgrounds. Girls come from over 200 postcodes, and 60 countries of birth are represented in the student population. Enrolments are at capacity for the site and demand for places is well in excess of those available.

The Strategic Plan (2002-2012) identifies the following six all-encompassing goals for the College:
• We will equip our students to be confident participants in an evolving technological and scientific world.
• We will be an innovative school, committed to improving the dynamic relationship between teaching and learning.
• We will develop and nurture girls to be confident of their ability to be leaders and to determine their place in the world.
• We will maximize opportunities for all members of the Melbourne Girls’ College community through expanding networks and partnerships.
• We will create an environment that values, supports and develops all staff.
• We will actively promote values which enable us to build a strong, unique and distinct school community.

In recent years Melbourne Girls’ College has invested wisely in the development of impressive facilities such as a science wing, a library, a gymnasium, a performing arts centre, a canteen, and tennis courts. The development of the Lyceum in 2007 was a major achievement. It is used primarily by Year 7 students and provides a smooth transition for students to secondary school. The design makes possible the imaginative use of Information and Communication Technology as a central teaching tool and provides flexible learning spaces where Year 7 classes can work collaboratively on integrated projects that are restricted in traditional classrooms. 
The College aspires to be a leader in education, and values the ongoing and well informed review and evaluation of curriculum. The College has achieved a great deal in its short history.  It prides itself on having excellent academic outcomes and outstanding co-curricula programs. The College community is proud of its reputation as an outstanding government school for girls, and its members will continue to work together to ensure that the many exemplary programs meet the educational needs of all girls into the future.