About Malvern

Malvern Preparatory School is an Augustinian School, Catholic and Independent for boys in grades 6 through 12, located in the Greater Philadelphia suburb of Malvern, PA. We are committed to the Augustinian values of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas, meaning Truth, Unity, and Love.
Our innovative approach to teaching and learning engages and inspires today's young men to become tomorrow's leaders - through inquisitive thinking, character development, and lifelong friendships. On our state-of-the-art college-like campus, students enjoy an extraordinary independent school experience that not only prepares them to excel at the next level, but to lead meaningful lives grounded in Augustinian values.

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The Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love play a central role across our curriculum.

Malvern
facts & figures

670

Total Students in the Upper & Middle Schools

80%

More than 80% of our faculty hold an advanced degree

9:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

80

Visits from College Representatives on average each year.

Member

of the Inter-Ac League

40

More than 40 Clubs and Activities for Students

103

103-acre campus in Malvern, PA.

Accredited

by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Malvern News

Malvern Prep's STEM Partnership Program Welcomes Students from Monteverde Friends School
  • Upper School

Malvern Prep recently welcomed a group of students from the Monteverde Friends School in Costa Rica as part of the STEM Partnership Program (SPP). What began as an idea has since grown into a full cross-curricular experience centered in the sophomore class, with juniors and seniors participating as teaching assistants and through specific coursework.

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  • Athletics

Malvern Prep Athletics is proud to announce that six Friars have earned All-League honors from the Inter-Ac League for their outstanding performances during the winter season.

Malvern Prep Hosts Second Annual Business Ethics Case Study Competition
  • Upper School

On Saturday, February 21, Malvern Prep welcomed students, judges, and corporate sponsors for its second annual Business Ethics Case Study Competition. Fourteen teams from six schools gathered on campus to compete, representing Malvern Prep, Villa Maria, Villa Joseph Marie, Agnes Irwin, Phoenixville High School, and Haverford High School. 

Nicky DePolo '26 and Mikey DePolo '27 Finish Second at Districts 10 and 15 Debate Tournament
  • Upper School

Malvern Prep students demonstrated their sharp minds and quick thinking at the Districts 10 and 15 Debate Tournament, hosted by the Pennsylvania High School Speech League at Harriton High School on February 19. Two teams represented Malvern Prep, with Nicky DePolo '26 and Mikey DePolo '27 earning a strong second-place finish and securing their spot in the upcoming States Tournament at Bloomsburg University.

Senior Signing Day February 18
  • Athletics

Members of the Malvern Prep Community gathered today to celebrate five senior athletes who have committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Malvern Prep is the direct continuation of the academy program founded in 1842 by the Augustinians as the preparatory school for what is now Villanova University.