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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Hear from our students about why they feel Malvern Prep is the best fit for them.

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The best way to experience Malvern is to schedule a visit. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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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

Eight Friars Named to All-Area Teams
  • Athletics

Malvern Prep is extremely proud of the athletes who were recognized as All-Area selections for their accomplishments during the winter sports season. Congrats to all!

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  • Upper School

Today, the class of 2026 and their families gathered in sacred celebration for one of Malvern Prep’s most cherished traditions, the Junior Ring Mass.

Chapel Bells Ring Again on Campus

Thanks to a generous gift from the Wesselt family, in loving memory of their matriarch, Francis Wesselt, the chapel bells once again echoed across campus.

Business Ethics Students Participate in Networking Day
  • Upper School

In February 2025, Malvern Prep hosted a Business Ethics Case Study Competition—a student-led Incubator Grant initiative that challenged high school students to think critically about ethical dilemmas in the business world. As part of their first-place prize, winning team members Austin Trout '25, Alex March '25, Mac Traynor '25, and Michael Guardiola '25 accepted an invitation to take part in a Networking Day on Tuesday, April 15 with Equitable Advisors, LLC.

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.