Compare Moderate-level SEN International Schools in Adelaide, Australia

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour Moderate

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 600

Type Girls, Day School, Private

St Peter's Girls' School is an independent Anglican girls' school in Stonyfell, Adelaide, founded in 1894. An IB World School offering education from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12, the school combines strong academic programmes with leadership development, arts, sport and pastoral care in a supportive all-girls environment.

Location

Stonyfell, approximately 5km from Adelaide CBD, South Australia

Stages

The school spans ELC (Early Learning Centre) to Year 12, covering Junior School, Middle School and Senior School.

Type

St Peter's Girls' School is an independent Anglican girls' day school and IB World School.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Primarily Australian students with international student enrolment available. The school has a Reconciliation Action Plan demonstrating commitment to Indigenous engagement.

Additional learning support

The school offers the EDGE programme for gifted education, catering to high-achieving students with enrichment and extension opportunities.

Country affiliation

Australia

Religious affiliation

Anglican

School day structure

The school operates as a day school with after-school care (OSHC) and vacation care available.

Bus service

Bus transport services are provided for students.

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at the senior level alongside Australian curriculum pathways. The EDGE programme provides gifted education opportunities, and the Career.Ready programme prepares students for post-school pathways.

Higher Education Progression

The school publishes Year 12 results and offers the Career.Ready programme to support students in their transition to higher education and professional pathways.

Gifted and Talented

The EDGE programme caters to gifted students with enrichment and extension activities. Students also participate in the da Vinci Decathlon academic competition.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Pastoral care is a core component of school life, delivered through the house system. The school prioritises the wellbeing and personal development of each student.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides additional learning support for students who need it, alongside the EDGE programme for gifted learners.

Mental Wellbeing

The school implements wellbeing programmes including the Pocket Points system, with pastoral care delivered through the house system.

History

St Peter's Girls' School was founded in 1894, making it one of Adelaide's long-established independent schools. The school combines its Anglican heritage with contemporary international education frameworks through the IB Diploma Programme.

Community

The school has an active Old Scholars alumni network and a Foundation that supports the school. The Reconciliation Action Plan reflects the community's commitment to Indigenous engagement and inclusion.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Parents can access the MyLink parent portal system. The school community is actively supported through the Foundation and alumni network.

Facilities Overview

The school is set on a spacious campus in Stonyfell, approximately 5km from Adelaide CBD, with modern facilities supporting all areas of the curriculum.

Sports Facilities

The school has facilities for both summer and winter sports programmes.

Academic Facilities

Purpose-built facilities support the IB Diploma Programme, science, technology and the EDGE gifted education programme.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Comprehensive arts offerings including dance, drama, music and visual arts. Sports programmes run across summer and winter seasons. The da Vinci Decathlon provides academic competition opportunities.

Academic & Intellectual

The EDGE gifted education programme and da Vinci Decathlon provide academic enrichment. Career.Ready programme supports professional development.

Arts & Creative

Comprehensive arts programme including dance, drama, music and visual arts across all year levels.

Cultural & Language

The school offers Chinese language instruction and supports international students. A Reconciliation Action Plan demonstrates commitment to Indigenous Australian cultures.

Community & Service

Active Old Scholars (alumni) network and a Foundation supporting the school. Community engagement activities aligned with the school's Anglican values.

Leadership & Professional

The #EMPOW_HER_ empowerment programme and Leadership Matters initiative develop leadership skills and confidence in students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Summer and winter sports programmes, along with wellbeing initiatives including the Pocket Points system.

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Pembroke School

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in English, French

Ages 4 - null years

Fees A$19,530 - 63,930

Pupils 1700

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational day and boarding school located in Kensington Park, Adelaide, South Australia. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme in the Junior School alongside the Australian Curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Senior School together with the South Australian Certificate of Education. Pembroke was South Australia's first IB World School, establishing the IB Diploma Programme in 1989, and has a long history of boarding with students from across Australia and the world. The school operates on two connected campuses, King's Campus (Middle School) and Girton Campus (Junior and Senior School), linked by Kensington Oval, with the Haslam Oval Precinct planned for future sports development. The Shipsters Road Building (opened 2019) houses Middle School Art, Science, Design and Digital Technology, and features learning hubs and Balnaves Place for lectures and collaborations. A broad co-curricular program includes The Arts, Sport, Technology, Clubs and Exchanges, plus pathways such as the Athlete Development Program and Resident Creatives.

Location

Pembroke is located in leafy Kensington Park, an eastern suburb of Adelaide, about 3.5 kilometres east of the CBD. It serves day students from the northern, western, southern and eastern suburbs and the Adelaide Hills, with many accessing a network of bus routes. Pembroke has two main campuses: the King's Campus (Middle School) and Girton Campus (Junior School and Senior School), located within five minutes' walk of each other and connected by Kensington Oval. The main reception is at 342 The Parade, Kensington Park, SA 5068.

Stages

Junior School (ELC to Year 6); Middle School (Year 7-10); Senior School (Year 11-12).

Type

The school is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding, SACE and IB school.

Additional learning support

Intensive English (PCP); Hearing Unit; Inclusive Education.

Country affiliation

Australia.

Religious affiliation

non-denominational.

School day structure

Junior School times: Early Learning Centre 8:25am-2:50pm; Reception-Year 2 8:25am-3:00pm; Years 3-6 8:25am-3:10pm. Middle School times: Years 7-10 8:30am-3:10pm (Mon); 8:30am-3:30pm (Tue-Fri). Senior School times: Years 11-12 8:30am-3:10pm (Mon); 8:30am-3:30pm (Tue-Fri).

Bus service

Bus services operated with four routes: Route 1 North-East from Holden Hill; Route 2 Hills from Stirling; Route 3 Southern from Torrens Park; Route 4 Western from Findon. Public buses stop directly outside King's Campus on The Parade.

Application and enrolment fees
- Application Fee: AUD 110 (including GST), payable with the application.
- Admission Fee (payable on acceptance): AUD 750, payable prior to the first year of enrolment.
- Tuition Bond (payable on acceptance): AUD 1,000; the Tuition Bond is credited against the first fee instalment.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
- Early Learning Centre – Reception
- Annual total (Tuition + Fixed Charge): AUD 19,530 per year. Per term (divided by 4 terms): AUD 4,882.50 per term.
- Years 1 – 2
- Annual total (Tuition + Fixed Charge): AUD 20,280 per year. Per term: AUD 5,070.00 per term.
- Years 3 – 4
- Annual total (Tuition + Fixed Charge): AUD 22,980 per year. Per term: AUD 5,745.00 per term.
- Years 5 – 6
- Annual total (Tuition + Fixed Charge): AUD 25,920 per year. Per term: AUD 6,480.00 per term.
- Year 7
- Day student annual total (Tuition + Fixed Charge): AUD 28,980 per year. Per term: AUD 7,245.00 per term.
- Boarding student annual total: AUD 59,790 per year (this includes the Day student total plus the boarding component of AUD 30,810). Boarding per term: AUD 14,947.50 per term.
- Years 8 – 9
- Day student annual total (Tuition + Fixed Charge): AUD 31,170 per year. Per term: AUD 7,792.50 per term.
- Boarding student annual total: AUD 61,980 per year (includes boarding component AUD 30,810). Boarding per term: AUD 15,495.00 per term.
- Years 10 – 12
- Day student annual total (Tuition + Fixed Charge): AUD 33,120 per year. Per term: AUD 8,280.00 per term.
- Boarding student annual total: AUD 63,930 per year (includes boarding component AUD 30,810). Boarding per term: AUD 15,982.50 per term.

International (Full Fee Paying Overseas Students) fee summary
- International annual tuition and boarding rates (per annum) are higher and specified separately for international students:
- Reception–Year 2: AUD 29,220 per year.
- Years 3–4: AUD 33,060 per year.
- Years 5–6: AUD 37,260 per year.
- Year 7: AUD 71,430 per year (includes boarding component AUD 30,810).
- Years 8–9: AUD 75,990 per year (includes boarding component AUD 30,810).
- Years 10–12: AUD 78,990 per year (includes boarding component AUD 30,810).
- International fee instalment and billing rules differ (see Billing schedule below).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing and instalment options (domestic 2025 schedule shown as model):
- Annual lump-sum payment: account issued 10 January 2025; payable by 7 February 2025. A discount of 2% applies to Tuition Fees only if paid as a lump sum where applicable.
- Three-instalment plan: instalments issued and payable as follows (2025 example):
- First instalment: issued 10 January 2025, payable by 7 February 2025.
- Second instalment: issued 4 April 2025, payable by 2 May 2025.
- Third instalment: issued 18 July 2025, payable by 15 August 2025.
- Monthly direct debit: ten monthly instalments (Feb–Nov); a AUD 10 fee (including GST) is charged per debit (AUD 100 per year). Credit-card instalments are available but merchant surcharge applies.
- International students (Full Fee Paying Overseas Students) billing: annual tuition and boarding fees are normally payable in two equal instalments with set invoice and due dates (2025 example: first instalment issued 10 January 2025 payable 7 February 2025; second instalment issued 30 May 2025 payable 27 June 2025). Newly enrolled international students accepted after 1 October have a different first-instalment timing (first instalment due six months before commencement and payable within four weeks of invoice).
- General payment terms: School accounts are to be paid within the period requested by the School; the School may take recovery action on overdue accounts and may withhold participation in non-curricular trips if accounts are not up to date. One term's written notice to the Principal is required before withdrawing a student or a full term's fee may be charged. Boarding enrolments are normally for the full school year.

Boarding fees and terms
- Boarding component (Years 7–12): AUD 30,810 per annum (same boarding component used in domestic and international schedules where boarding is available); this is added to the Day student total to calculate the full Boarding student annual fee for Years 7–12. Boarding enrolments are for the full year unless otherwise negotiated. No refund is offered where accommodation ends early in normal course (for example Year 12 students leaving before end of Term 4).

Other mandatory and typical additional costs
- Fixed Charge (applies to all students): AUD 2,220 per annum (covers Student Accident Insurance, some camps, Yearbook Unitas, excursions, diary etc.). This is included in the Day student totals above.
- Uniform: approximately AUD 1,400 (varies by activities and choices).
- Books and stationery: approximately AUD 700 per year (varies by subject choices).
- Laptop requirement (Years 7–12): approximately AUD 1,500 (family to provide).
- Homestay (when applicable for international students): AUD 350 matching fee; AUD 59.30 per night (approx.) or AUD 415 per week (approx.) with the School's external provider.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students: medical insurance is required and will be charged prior to commencement; students pre-pay OSHC for the duration of their studies.
- Pembroke Building Fund (recommended donation): suggested amounts are AUD 1,200 per annum (equating to AUD 600 per fee instalment under a two‑instalment plan or AUD 120 per monthly debit) or an alternate option of AUD 810 per annum. These are voluntary, tax-deductible donations.

Refunds and cancellation / withdrawal terms
- Cancellation of acceptance prior to commencement: the Application Fee and Admission Fee are forfeited if an acceptance is cancelled before starting. The Tuition Bond is also payable on acceptance but is credited to the first fee instalment; cancellation rules affecting the Tuition Bond are specified in enrolment terms and may result in forfeiture.
- Withdrawal after enrolment: one term's written notice to the Principal is required before withdrawal; failing that, a full term's fee may be charged. Boarding enrolments are normally for the full year and boarding fees remain payable for the agreed period; no automatic refund is provided if a student leaves early. No general remission of fees is required for absence through illness or suspension, though exceptional cases may be considered at the Principal's discretion.
- International student refunds: refunds for Full Fee Paying Overseas Students are handled under the School's FFPOS Refund Policy; refunds for international students are applied in accordance with that policy (the School issues the specific FFPOS refund rules and processes).

Fee payment methods and options
- Accepted billing/payment arrangements include:
- Annual lump-sum payment (a 2% tuition discount can apply where offered).
- Multi-instalment plans: domestic three-instalment plan (dates as shown above) or international two-instalment plan for Full Fee Paying Overseas Students.
- Monthly direct debit (ten monthly instalments with a per-debit fee).
- Credit-card instalments (available; merchant surcharge applies).
- The School issues invoices with due dates; where payment by bank transfer/EFT or other electronic bank methods is required these options are used in conjunction with invoicing and direct debit arrangements (monthly direct debit is explicitly offered).

Additional notes on surcharges, rebates and concessions
- International Baccalaureate surcharge: Year 11 surcharge AUD 1,830 per year; Year 12 surcharge AUD 2,790 per year (charged in instalments as specified).
- Sibling rebate (applies to local Tuition Fees only): second child 10% rebate, third child 20%, fourth and subsequent child 30% (applies to the local tuition component).

(Where instalment dates and payment rules are referenced above the 2025 example billing schedule was used; the School publishes current term dates and the School's fee schedules and terms for each year. The school operates on a four-term academic year.)

Boarding Arrangements

Pembroke Boarding offers accommodation for girls and boys from Years 7 to 12 across two residential facilities: the main Pembroke Boarding House beside Haslam Oval and Turner House on Girton Campus. Safety, security and wellbeing are priorities with staff on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; boarding staff and teachers provide pastoral care and academic support. Boarders have access to large common recreational spaces and social areas, and boarding wings are separate by residence to support a secure living environment.

Uniform Requirement

Pembroke has shifted to a trans-seasonal uniform wardrobe with no separate summer or winter uniform. Years 3–12 wear an Academic Uniform, with a transition period underway from 2025 to 2028 during which new items replace old ones; the uniform is supplied and fitted through Noone with support from the School Shop. Uniform Guidelines and fittings are provided, and items began rolling out from Term 4 2025 with additional purchasing options via Noone's Campbelltown store and online.

Food Options

A professional catering company provides balanced, varied and nutritious meals, with careful management of allergies, intolerances, religious requirements and dietary preferences. Fortnightly dining menus are published in advance; a Boarding House Catering Committee collects feedback. Breakfast and dinner are served in the John Moody Dining Room on King's Campus, while recess and lunch are collected from the King's Café for Middle School boarders and the Senior School Refectory for senior boarders; boarding common rooms are stocked with fruit, bread, cereals, milk, juice and snacks, and boarders may bring personal snacks.

House System

Pembroke has eight Houses: Hill, Medlin, Mellor, Oats, Reeves, Smith, Wright and Yates. Students are allocated a House in Year 7 and that House remains their home base until graduation, providing pastoral care, inter-House sport and cultural activities, and outdoor education opportunities. Reeves House is one example of a vibrant House community with leadership roles, House Buddies mentoring across year levels, and strong Spirit and community engagement.

Governance and Ownership

The governance of the School is vested in the School Board, which delegates day-to-day management to the Principal. The Board sets the strategic direction, initiates and reviews policies, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with the School Constitution and legislative requirements; the Board comprises up to 12 members with four Board-appointed, three to seven elected at the AGM, and the Principal ex officio as a non-voting member. Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding school; the Principal serves as an ex officio Board member, and the school holds a CRICOS Provider Number 00367B.

Curriculum

Pembroke is South Australia's first school to offer the International Baccalaureate. The Junior School integrates the Australian Curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme, while Senior School offers both the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).

Exam Results

Year 12 IB Results 2025: 50 full IB students; all expected to complete the Diploma, with 88 Merits and 207 A Grades and a top score of 45/45 (Nicole Wang 45; Charlie Miller 44). Six bilingual IB Diplomas; 16 students achieved 40+ (Distinction).

Higher Education Progression

Future Pathways includes Morrisby Profile testing for Year 10, the first school in South Australia to offer this package with testing and a personal interview. It also offers on‑campus Oxford and Cambridge University testing and provides events, work experience and tailored counselling for tertiary options and scholarships.

Gifted and Talented

Academic Scholarships are offered for Year 7 for high-achieving students. The school also supports advanced learners through the Morrisby Profile as part of Future Pathways and via IB/ SACE pathways.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Pembroke School is wholly committed to supporting the social, physical and emotional development of every student. In Junior School, educators lead social and emotional learning with a strong focus on skill development. In Middle School, the House system and Home Groups provide a base for social, emotional and spiritual development. In Senior School, a Social, Emotional and Personal Development (SEPD) program supports Years 10 to 12 and addresses mental health, wellbeing, respectful relationships and social responsibility. A Health program supports wellbeing across Years 7 to 9, and a broad wellbeing network includes the Dean of Student Wellbeing, Head of Student Wellbeing, Head of Inclusive Education, Psychologists, Pembroke Counselling Team and Registered Nurses, along with Wellbeing Dogs. The Respectful Relationships Student Symposium and service leadership initiatives demonstrate Pembroke's commitment to wellbeing, leadership and community service.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Pembroke's Inclusive Education Department provides learning support and enrichment programs for students who may need extra help or extension. The department identifies students with learning needs early using an evidence-led approach. In Junior School, classroom teachers work with specialist teachers and teacher assistants to address developmental needs through in-class support, small groups and individually tailored programs. In Middle and Senior Schools, students who require extra help may receive modified work in smaller class groups or integrated learning, and high-needs students may receive in-class support or undertake modified courses; some Senior School students may be eligible for special provisions in assessment tasks under SACE and IB, with flexible pathways possible. Pembroke has a Hearing Unit established to assist hearing-impaired students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Intensive English Support is provided through the Pembroke Connect Program (PCP), designed to help recently arrived international students in Years 7 to 10 build strong foundations in English language proficiency. Our experts in English as an Additional Language (EAL) provide support across the Junior School.

Mental Wellbeing

A Health program supports wellbeing across Years 7 to 9. The Senior School SEPD program for Years 10 to 12 addresses mental health, wellbeing, respectful relationships and social responsibility. Pembroke provides universal supports designed to promote mental health and wellbeing for all students, supported by a Wellbeing Team across ELC to Year 12. The Wellbeing Team includes Psychologists, Pembroke Counselling Team and Registered Nurses who work with staff and students, and Wellbeing Dogs provide care and comfort across campuses. Pembroke also runs the Respectful Relationships Symposium as part of its wellbeing and inclusive education initiatives.

Safeguarding

Pembroke provides safe learning environments with universal supports designed to promote mental health and wellbeing; a Wellbeing Team operates across ELC to Year 12 to support safety and welfare. The school's safeguarding is supported by a broad network of professionals including the Dean of Student Wellbeing, Head of Student Wellbeing, Head of Inclusive Education, Psychologists, Pembroke Counselling Team and Registered Nurses, and SEPD and Respectful Relationships programs address safety and welfare across year levels.

History

Pembroke School was formed in 1974 through the merger of King's College and Girton Girls' School. It is governed by a School Board that provides strategic oversight. Pembroke has a long-standing boarding history, welcoming students from across Australia and the world. Pembroke introduced the IB Diploma Programme in 1989, making it South Australia's oldest IB World School.

Community

Pembroke has an active community supported by a network of parent groups and volunteers. The Pembroke Parents' & Friends' Association is the major parent body within the School, driving activities and engagement and acting as a central liaison with all parent groups at Pembroke. The association meets twice per term and hosts social functions for parents, such as the Mother's Day Lunch and the Gala Ball, which bring the community together and support school needs. Various parent committees support drama, sport, music, netball, rowing, and scouting activities—including the Drama & Film Forum, Football Club, Friends of Pembroke Netball, Rowing Parents' Association, and Pembroke Friends of Music—organising events, fundraising, and on-campus activities. Old Scholar events and reunions (e.g., King's Luncheon and Girton Luncheon) demonstrate ongoing alumni engagement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Pembroke Parents' and Friends' Association is the major parent body within the School. It drives activities and engagement which benefit the School and acts as a central liaison with all parent groups at Pembroke. The association meets twice per term. It hosts social functions for parents to meet and enjoy each other's company and coordinates funds for capital projects, equipment, and scholarships in consultation with the Principal. It includes groups such as Pembroke Friends of Music, Drama & Film Forum, Football Club, Friends of Pembroke Netball, Rowing Parents' Association, and Parents of Pembroke Scout Group. The Association has an elected P&F Nominee on the School Board, Melissa Cadzow.

Facilities Overview

The school is located in Kensington Park, 3.5 kilometres east of Adelaide's CBD. It has two main campuses: the King's Campus (Middle School) and Girton Campus (Junior School and Senior School), connected by Kensington Oval. Across the road from King's Campus, the Haslam Oval Precinct is a site for future development to expand the Sports Program and community engagement. The school has sporting facilities located in the city, on the Torrens River and in the southern Park Lands. Shipsters Road Building provides Middle School Art, Science, Design and Digital Technology spaces, and the John Moody Centre offers dining and social spaces including the John Moody Dining Room, King's Café and Yellow Submarine Too.

Sports Facilities

The school comprises two main campuses—King's Campus and Girton Campus—connected by Kensington Oval as part of Pembroke's Sports Program. Across the road from King's Campus, Pembroke owns the Haslam Oval Precinct for future development to elevate the Sports Program and community engagement. The school has sporting facilities located in the city, on the Torrens River and in the southern Park Lands. Both campuses have grounds maintained to a high standard.

Academic Facilities

The Shipsters Road Building is the Middle School Art, Science, Design and Digital Technology facility. Opened in 2019, it is a three-storey building with learning hubs and a Balnaves Place atrium for lectures and presentations. It invites companies and individual experts to base themselves in the building to elevate entrepreneurial learning. It hosts Artists in Residence to work with students and supports co-curricular activities such as Robotics and Pedal Prix Programs. The John Moody Centre has transformed to include the John Moody Dining Room for boarders and guests, and the King's Café for Middle School students and staff.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Pembroke offers extensive Co-Curricular Opportunities including The Arts, Sport, Technology, Clubs and Societies, and Trips and Exchanges. The Athlete Development Program provides an individualized, high-performance sporting pathway in Years 9 and 10. The Resident Creatives Program invites Old Scholars and professionals to collaborate with Pembroke through visiting creatives. Co-Curricular Opportunities include Robotics and other project-based activities in Shipsters Road Building and related spaces. These programs encompass arts, sport and technology experiences beyond the classroom.

Academic & Intellectual

The school has a broad slate of intellectual and academic co-curricular activities. It includes a range of competitions and clubs such as the Da Vinci Decathlon, Philosophothon, Linguistics Olympiad, Mock Trial and Debating and Public Speaking, along with Science/STEM clubs, Chess, and Writers' Group. The program also features Oliphant Science Awards and an Entrepreneurs' Club. These activities extend classroom learning and challenge students to apply knowledge creatively.

Arts & Creative

The school has Arts activities across Music, Drama, Film, Visual Art and Dance beyond the classroom. Music offers ensemble and solo opportunities, with choral, band, orchestral and contemporary performances and an Artist-in-Residence program. Drama and Film include the Middle School Musical every second year, as well as opportunities in lighting, sound, set design and film-making, with IB/SACE theatre productions and the Unreel Film Festival. Visual Art provides ceramics, drawing, life drawing and watercolour, with exhibitions and Artist-in-Residence or Visiting Creatives programs, while Dance offers performances across all year levels and related study options.

Cultural & Language

The school has a language program with Spanish from ELC to Year 12; co-curricular languages in Mandarin, French, Italian and Hindi are offered in the Junior School. The French Semi-Immersion Program accelerates learning with CLIL-style instruction, including up to two daily French lessons and subject offerings taught in French. The Community Languages Program offers Italian and Hindi, with Latin as an elective in Years 5–9, and plans to expand to other languages; Beyond the Classroom includes language and cultural immersion trips and exchanges. Language offerings and immersion experiences also include Spanish, German and Kaurna-based activities, plus international trips such as Spain, France, Germany and China.

Social & Hobbies

The school has Clubs and Societies featuring a Teddy Bear-Making Program, a dedicated Scout Group (Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers) and a large Duke of Edinburgh's International Award program. A wide array of activities, competitions and opportunities includes Chess, Debating and Public Speaking, Film Club, Podcast Club, da Vinci Decathlon, Pride Pals, Yoga, and other interest-based clubs. These offerings foster collaboration, creativity and social connection across year levels.

Community & Service

The Teddy Bear-Making Program donates thousands of bears to children in need, reflecting Pembroke's service ethos. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award emphasizes community service and volunteering as a core component, supported by staff leaders. Other groups such as the Environmental Group and Service Society contribute to community and environmental initiatives, while the Community Languages Program links cultural learning to service in local communities.

Leadership & Professional

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is a prominent leadership and service program, with many students engaged across years 7–12. The Entrepreneurs' Club and various debating, mock trial and public speaking activities provide leadership development, teamwork and professional communication skills. Old Scholars' clubs and student-run initiatives also contribute to leadership opportunities across Pembroke's co-curricular landscape.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The vibrant sporting life supports student development and wellbeing from beginner to elite levels. The sport program offers a wide range of activities and emphasizes an inclusive, supportive culture that promotes personal bests and mental and physical health. The Athlete Development Program provides an individualized high‑performance pathway for Years 9–10, with further pathways for senior athletes across the School.

Language Provision

Languages offered include Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Kaurna (the Indigenous language of the Adelaide region), with Kaurna available in Years 7–9. Language study is part of the core curriculum from ELC to Year 8; from Year 8, language subjects are full-year courses and can be continued through Years 9–12. In the IB Diploma Programme, an additional language is compulsory; students may continue a language from the Middle School or start ab initio courses such as Indonesian and Spanish. The Community Languages Program offers after-hours options including Mandarin Chinese, French, Hindi, Italian and Polish; Latin is a co-curricular elective in Years 5–9.

Bilingual Teaching

The school offers a French Semi-Immersion Program in Years 7–10 with History, Geography and French Language and Literature taught in French; Year 7 Visual Art and Drama taught in French.

Immersion Programs

French Semi-Immersion Program.

Admissions

1. Application: Complete an online application form. A $110 application fee applies. On receipt of the completed application and fee, your child's name is placed on the waitlist for the year level and year of entry. Completion of an application does not guarantee enrolment. 2. Offers: Offers for places are made on or after 1 March two years preceding entry. They cover intake levels of ELC, Reception, Year 5, Year 7, Year 8 and Year 10, plus all Boarding applicants in Years 7–12. For other year levels, offers are made as places become available. Families who do not receive an offer are retained on the waitlist, and additional offers may be made outside the main round as places become available in line with the Admissions Policy. The waitlist changes constantly, and families are encouraged to apply as early as possible. 3. Acceptance: Acceptance of an offer is required to secure a place. A contractual agreement is entered into, and there is a requirement to pay an Admissions Fee and Tuition Bond. The fee details are provided at the time of offer. Acceptance confirms your child's place. 4. Commencement: New students are welcomed into Pembroke with a tailored transition and orientation program to support the best start possible. Ongoing support is provided by the school's Wellbeing and Pastoral Care framework during the initial period. Families receive information and guidance throughout the transition process.

Scholarships

Pembroke School offers a range of Scholarships and Bursaries across academics, music and boarding. Current opportunities include Academic Scholarships – Year 7 (for 2027 entry), Music Scholarships, Boarding Scholarships, Pembroke Community Scholarship Program, Isolated Students' Scholarships and Bursaries, Indigenous Youth Leadership Program, Indulkaninna Foundation Scholarships (Boarding), Margaret Sellars' Scholarship, and Scholarship for the Love of Learning in the IB. Applications for the 2026 Scholarships were closed for several programs; applications for the 2027 Indigenous Youth Leadership Program will open in Term 2 2026, and other programs follow varying cycles. For inquiries, contact the Director of Admissions at scholarships@pembroke.sa.edu.au or +61 8 8366 6217.

Waitlist

Each year level has its own waitlist, and the waitlist length varies by intake year. The school does not publish a waitlist position and the list changes as families update their preferences. Offers may be made outside the main rounds when places become available in line with the Admissions Policy. To reduce the chance of missing out, families are encouraged to apply early.

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St Peter's College Adelaide

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees A$2,700 - 32,910

Pupils 1383

Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)

St Peter's College Adelaide is a boys' Anglican day and boarding school serving ages 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and the Senior School follows the South Australian Certificate of Education framework for Years 11 and 12. Year groups from early years to Year 12 enjoy a broad program, with Year 7–8 compulsory subjects and elective options in later years. The college offers languages including Chinese, Chinese Language and Literature and French, alongside EAL/D support. The school's 90‑acre campus sits kilometres from Adelaide, blending heritage and modern facilities, including junior and senior learning spaces, a redeveloped Big Quad and a boarding house. Notable features include music ensembles, drama and visual arts programs, sport with ovals and a swimming facility, and a co-curricular program such as Maths@Saints, Mind Lab and Service Learning. In 2024, 16 IB Diploma students achieved average score of 36.25.

Location

St Peter's College sits on a single 90-acre campus just two kilometres from the Adelaide city centre in South Australia 5069. The campus features a blend of heritage-listed and modern buildings with extensive sports facilities. The school serves students from Early Years to Year 12 on this site.

Stages

Early Years; Junior School (Prep to Year 6); Middle Years (Years 7–8); Senior Years (Years 9–12).

Type

Anglican boarding and day school for boys.

Additional learning support

Keystone Support Centre provides learning support and technology assistance; Junior School runs a Learning Assistance Program (LAP) offering prescriptive literacy support.

Country affiliation

Australia

Religious affiliation

Anglican

Bus service

Bus transport is arranged through Roundabout Charter for Prep to Year 6 (buses expected to arrive by 8:15am and depart no later than 3:45pm); a Morning Shuttle Service runs from Walford Anglican School for Girls to St Peter's College, departing Walford at 8:00am and arriving at the Junior School Administration Building at about 8:25am.

Application and enrolment fees
- Application fee: AUD 100 (non‑refundable).
- Enrolment (confirmation) fee payable when a place is offered: AUD 2,600.

Tuition, fixed charge, IT levy and total — annual and per‑term (3 instalments) and 10‑month instalment guidance
- Prep (Annual total: AUD 18,750)
- Breakdown shown as tuition + fixed charge + IT levy included in the annual total. Annual total: AUD 18,750. Per term (3 instalments): AUD 6,250. Ten‑month instalment amount: AUD 1,875.
- Reception (Annual total: AUD 19,330)
- Per term: AUD 6,443.33. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 1,933.
- Year 1 (Annual total: AUD 20,190)
- Per term: AUD 6,730. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,019.
- Year 2 (Annual total: AUD 20,190)
- Per term: AUD 6,730. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,019.
- Year 3 (Annual total: AUD 22,730)
- Per term: AUD 7,576.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,273.
- Year 4 (Annual total: AUD 22,730)
- Per term: AUD 7,576.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,273.
- Year 5 (Annual total: AUD 25,280)
- Per term: AUD 8,426.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,528.
- Year 6 (Annual total: AUD 26,780)
- Per term: AUD 8,926.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,678.
- Year 7 (Annual total: AUD 31,220)
- Per term: AUD 10,406.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,122.
- Year 8 (Annual total: AUD 31,220)
- Per term: AUD 10,406.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,122.
- Year 9 (Annual total: AUD 31,220)
- Per term: AUD 10,406.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,122.
- Year 10 (Annual total: AUD 32,910)
- Per term: AUD 10,970. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,291.
- Year 11 (Annual total: AUD 32,910)
- Per term: AUD 10,970. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,291.
- Year 12 (Annual total: AUD 32,910)
- Per term: AUD 10,970. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,291.

Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Boarding annual fee (boarder residential charge): AUD 30,170 per year. Per term (3 instalments): AUD 10,056.67. Ten‑month instalment amount shown: AUD 3,017. Boarder incidentals and some boarder extras are charged separately when incurred.

Other compulsory and typical additional charges
- Fixed charges / levies: included in the annual totals above; the fixed levy covers compulsory curriculum camps (excluding rowing camps), curriculum tests, photography, student photocopying, student accident insurance and school publications.
- IT levy: included in the annual totals above; covers IT infrastructure and internal IT helpdesk support.
- Music tuition (private lessons): AUD 1,680 per annum (billed at the start of each semester). Instrument hire (where required) is AUD 450 per annum. These charges are additional to tuition and billed separately.
- Early Learning Centre (where applicable): daily fee AUD 125; fixed charge (ELC) AUD 75 pa.
- Voluntary Building Fund donation: AUD 600 per family (included on fee statement unless declined). This donation may be paid in three equal instalments (AUD 200) or under the ten‑month direct debit option as smaller monthly amounts. Contributions are tax‑deductible through the School Foundation.
- Incidental and sundry charges: bus charges, interstate/overseas trips, study guides, non‑booklist textbooks, replacement diaries, unreturned library books and boarder incidentals are charged when incurred and are due within 30 days. Private purchases (stationery, textbooks, laptop purchases, uniform, music shop items) are additional. The Uniform Shop operates on campus and recycled uniform options are available.

Discounts and sibling concessions
- Sibling discount (for brothers attending concurrently): second brother 10%, third brother 20%, fourth and subsequent brother 30% (applies to tuition; does not apply to fixed charge, IT levy or boarding fees).
- Early‑payment discount: 1.0% discount applies if the full year of fees (tuition, fixed charges, IT levy and boarding fees) is paid in full before 28 February of the year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing: fees are invoiced in three instalments each year on 31 January, 30 April and 31 July; invoices are due 30 days after the invoice date (standard due dates run to late February, late May and late August as applicable). Per‑term amounts are the annual totals divided across those three instalments.
- Ten‑month instalment option: available (direct debit) with payments on the 16th of each month from February to November; ten‑month instalment amounts are published in the fee schedule and examples are shown above. To join the ten‑month plan, families enter details via the School's Keystone finance portal.
- Late payment and arrears: a AUD 30 administration late fee applies to payments made after the due date. Interest may be charged on outstanding accounts at 10% per annum, calculated daily. Collection costs and legal fees for overdue accounts are recoverable by the School. Persistent non‑payment can lead to exclusion from optional trips and may result in the student being prevented from attending school or having the enrolment forfeited.

Refunds and withdrawal terms
- Withdrawal notice: parents must provide one term's written notice to the Director of Enrolments when withdrawing a student. Failure to provide the required notice will incur a full term's fee penalty equal to a full term's tuition plus the IT levy and fixed levies. The School may apply a holding fee of 25% of total tuition, IT and fixed levies if re‑entry is requested after a year away. Suspension or disciplinary exclusions do not attract fee refunds.
- Sundry and activity charges (for example, music lessons, instrument hire, camps and trips) are billed in advance or when incurred and are generally non‑refundable if the service has commenced or insufficient notice of withdrawal is provided; specific conditions (such as notice periods for music lessons) apply.

Methods of payment and practical payment information
- BPAY (Biller code 8631): full payment of each statement can be made via internet banking using BPAY View. The BPAY reference appears on the fee statement.
- Keystone / online credit card: payment by credit card is available via the Keystone portal; credit card merchant fees apply and are passed on at bank charge rates — listed as 1% for Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
- Telephone payments by credit card are accepted via the Business Services number during business hours; in‑person merchant facilities are available at designated school offices. Cheques may be posted to Business Services (payable to St Peter's College). Cash is not accepted on campus for security reasons.
- Statements and delivery: fee statements are emailed to parents/guardians; families can view transactions, statements and receipts via the Keystone finance tab.

Notes on implementation of fees
- The fixed levy and IT levy are compulsory and apply to all students, including those receiving scholarships or sibling discounts. Certain charges (for example, boarding incidentals, music-related consumables, bus charges and some excursions) are charged in addition to the tuition/fixed/IT figures above. Families may be offered payment options including the three‑instalment schedule or the ten‑month direct debit plan.

Boarding Arrangements

The school provides boarding for boys in Years 7 to 12. The modern Boarding House accommodates 100 boarders, with private rooms for Year 11 and 12 students. Meals are served in the Da Costa Dining Hall, prepared on-site by Chartwells. Boarders have access to the on-campus facilities and grounds.

Uniform Requirement

Senior School uniform for Years 7–12 includes a summer uniform of a blue and white striped shirt with a school or house tie, blue shorts, a black belt, long white socks and black leather lace-up shoes. The blazer uniform is preferred and compulsory in Terms 2 and 3 and must be worn for muster and chapel. House ties are worn with the summer uniform in Terms 1 and 4, and with the blazer in Terms 2 and 3.

Food Options

Meals are prepared on-site in the Da Costa Dining Hall by Chartwells.

House System

Upon commencement, every student is allocated to a house. Houses are the fundamental unit of pastoral care, with Year 7–8 students in Mentor classes and Years 9–12 in small Mentor groups. Houses include Da Costa, Farr, Farrell, Hawkes, Howard, MacDermott, School and Allen, Short, Woodcock and Young.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by the Council of Governors, which develops strategies, makes prudent financial decisions and oversees investments with the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team. The Anglican Church of Australia Collegiate School of Saint Peter operates as St Peter's College.

Curriculum

Senior School follows the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) framework for Years 11–12, with Stage 1 and Stage 2 subjects and a broad elective program. Year 7 and Year 8 have compulsory subjects including English, Humanities, Mathematics (streamed), Science, Technology, Theology and Philosophy, Visual Arts, Drama, Music and Wellbeing; language options include Chinese, Chinese Language and Literature, French, EAL/D and Curriculum Support. Year 9 includes English, Geography and History (one semester each), Wellbeing, Languages, Mathematics, Science and Theology and Philosophy, with four electives. Year 10 provides a broad electives program with a wide range of subjects such as Art, Design, Digital Technologies, Criminology, Game and App Development, and more. The Senior School runs School Enrichment Programs for advanced learners, including Maths@Saints, the Micro-Credentials Program, the Social Enterprise Funding Program, Curriculum Societies and a bespoke Elective Program, with differentiation and opportunities for individual students. The curriculum is aligned with SACE while also providing International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma outcomes; in 2024, 16 students completed the IB Diploma with an average score of 36.25.

Exam Results

151 candidates completed the SACE in 2024; the median ATAR was 92.55 and 193 merits were achieved; five students attained an ATAR of 99.95. Sixteen students completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma with an average score of 36.25 (median ATAR 91.58) and 21 IB merits. 160 of 174 graduates applied for tertiary study; 65.5% studied in South Australia, 20.69% interstate and 1.72% overseas. Of those pursuing tertiary places, 41% studied at the University of Adelaide, 37% at the University of South Australia and 6% at Flinders University.

Higher Education Progression

Post-school destinations show the majority pursue tertiary study in Australia; 65.5% studied in South Australia, 20.69% interstate and 1.72% overseas. Among those seeking tertiary places, 41% studied at the University of Adelaide, 37% at the University of South Australia and 6% at Flinders University.

Gifted and Talented

School Enrichment Programs tailor to interests, abilities and learner profiles, offering Maths@Saints, the Micro-Credentials Program, the Social Enterprise Funding Program, Curriculum Societies and a bespoke Elective Program. The School works with individual students on differentiated, custom enrichment projects to challenge high-ability learners.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Wellbeing Education is central to learning at St Peter's College. The wellbeing framework is built on wellbeing programs that influence all aspects of school life. The taught wellbeing curriculum draws on the work of Professor Martin Seligman and teaches skills to strengthen relationships, build positive emotions, enhance personal resilience, promote mindfulness and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Wellbeing talks and ongoing monitoring within pastoral care groups support the wellbeing of all students. Registered psychologists and chaplains work across all year levels to support boys and their families. The House system and broader pastoral care programs underpin the wellbeing strategy and foster belonging.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Curriculum Support is available for identified students (for identified students only).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) is offered as a language option in Year 7. In Year 8, EAL/D continues to be offered (by invitation). In Year 12, EAL/D is listed among Senior School subjects at Stage 2.

Mental Wellbeing

Wellbeing Education is central to learning; the wellbeing framework includes a taught curriculum and year-level wellbeing talks with ongoing monitoring. The program draws on Professor Martin Seligman's work and teaches skills to strengthen relationships, build resilience, promote mindfulness and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Wellbeing is supported by registered psychologists and chaplains across all year levels.

Safeguarding

The school provides a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment. Pastoral care, the House system, and an Anglican framework prioritise safeguarding and a sense of belonging.

History

Founded in 1847 as the Anglican Church of Australia Collegiate School of St Peter, Sancti Petri Schola Collegiata (SPSC). Opening on 15 July 1847 with 11 students and one teacher behind Holy Trinity Church on North Terrace. Augustus Short, the first Anglican Bishop of Adelaide, helped establish the school with a £2,000 endowment from the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and arranged land on the present Hackney Road site. By 1850, 120 students were housed in the Big School Room, believed to be Australia's oldest classroom in constant use. The school's Anglican heritage continues under the trading name The Anglican Church of Australia Collegiate School of Saint Peter, today known as St Peter's College; notable alumni include three Nobel Laureates, 10 Australian premiers, 42 Rhodes Scholars and an Australian of the Year.

Community

St Peter's College describes itself as a flourishing community that partners with families, alumni and friends to create an exceptional learning environment. Active groups include Friends of Saints (Junior and Senior School) and Friends of Music; the Mission Guild, established in 1923, raises funds for charities and runs the Recycled Uniform Shop; and the Dutton Society reconnects past parents to maintain engagement. The St Peter's College Foundation supports benefaction to sustain the School, and the Old Scholars network (SPOC) connects more than 11,000 alumni with the School through reunions and events. Mentoring and Careers Advice is provided by the CEO-in-Residence program, and Careers Evening brings professionals and volunteers to the School.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

St Peter's College has active parent and interest groups that promote fellowship, build community and raise funds for school and charity projects. Friends of Saints and Friends of Music support families and staff and promote participation in the music program. Mission Guild, established in 1923, raises funds for charities and runs the Recycled Uniform Shop. The Dutton Society reconnects past parents to sustain engagement with the School. The Foundation supports benefaction and ongoing fundraising. Old Scholars (SPOC) connects more than 11,000 alumni through reunions and events; mentoring and careers activities include the CEO-in-Residence program and Careers Evening.

Facilities Overview

St Peter's College is set on a 90-acre campus two kilometres from the Adelaide city centre. The campus caters for students from the Early Years to Year 12 and blends heritage-listed and modern buildings with extensive educational facilities and sports fields. The Early Learning Centre features bright indoor spaces and expansive outdoor areas, while the Junior School uses New Palm House with an adventure playground and oval spaces. The Senior School includes the Pentreath Building for flexible learning and a redeveloped Big Quad that houses the Year 12 College. The Boarding House accommodates around 100 boarders, and Memorial Hall and the School Chapel are central community spaces. An Outdoor Education Campus at Finniss near Lake Alexandrina hosts adventure and aquatic activities about an hour from Adelaide.

Sports Facilities

Seven ovals, a hockey pitch and 10 tennis courts are on the grounds, with a modern sports centre that includes a swimming pool and a full gymnasium. A purpose-built sports hall is located in the Junior School.

Academic Facilities

Junior Years use New Palm House for Prep to Year 2 with an adventure playground and oval spaces; Years 3 to 6 learn in Bickersteth and Shinkfield buildings with classrooms supported by modern technology. Senior Years: Years 7 and 8 are educated in the Pentreath Building, designed for flexible learning. Years 9 to 12 have access to excellent facilities, technology and specialist teachers. The Big Quad has been redeveloped to include the Year 12 College, providing quiet spaces for independent study with breakout rooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Memorial Hall is the space for musters, assemblies, music and drama performances and workshops. The School Chapel is the spiritual centrepiece of the college and hosts services on most days. The Outdoor Education Campus at Finniss offers adventure and aquatic activities. The grounds include seven ovals, a hockey pitch and 10 tennis courts for extracurricular sport.

Academic & Intellectual

St Peter's College offers an extensive range of co-curricular clubs and societies that support academic curiosity and critical thinking. Students can engage in FPS, Mooting, Public Speaking, Maths@Saints, Mind Lab and Science@Saints, among other activities. Junior and Senior School clubs also include Chess Club, Book Club and additional debate-related activities, building skills in analysis, argument and collaboration. These opportunities extend learning beyond the classroom and promote intellectual growth through competition, research and teamwork.

Arts & Creative

Music is central to the co-curricular program, with an extensive ensemble program that includes orchestras, string orchestras, choirs, concert bands, big bands, rock bands and other ensembles. More than 20 ensembles and choirs rehearse weekly, and around 500 students take private lessons, with opportunities to perform in concerts and undertake interstate and overseas tours. Drama provides performances across classical, musical and contemporary genres, with auditions for senior plays and junior productions and a drama curriculum in Middle Years. Visual Arts features an Artist-in-Residence program, Art Club, Digital Art Society and ARC, with SALA exhibitions and school displays.

Cultural & Language

Language and culture are supported by Chinese Society, French Society and German Society. These groups promote language practice, cultural activities and cross-cultural understanding. The school also offers a broader program of clubs and a global perspective through its co-curricular offerings.

Social & Hobbies

A wide array of clubs and societies support social interests and hobbies beyond academics. Examples include Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, DJ Society, League of Legends Society, Gardening Club, Nature Club and Pride@Saints, among others. The clubs promote creativity, collaboration and belonging across the school.

Community & Service

The Service Learning Program emphasizes relational and life-transforming activities that benefit the wider community. Service learning begins in the Early Years and continues through Senior Years, with Year levels starting in Years 8 and 9, and seniors completing a minimum of 20 hours. Opportunities include Vailima Garden Retirement Community visits, Sony Foundation Holiday Camp, Buddy Up Respite Program, and House Service with partner organisations.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership development is embedded in school life through the House system and Mentor program, which foster belonging, mentorship and leadership opportunities. The wellbeing and pastoral care program supports goal setting and progress in academic and co-curricular endeavours through mentors across year levels. Student leadership is cultivated through clubs, service and peer mentoring as part of the school's pastoral framework.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Wellbeing education is central to school life, with a wellbeing framework inspired by Martin Seligman and including skills for relationships, positive emotions and resilience, mindfulness and healthy lifestyles. The school prioritises physical fitness through extensive sport and athletic development programs such as strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, sport-specific testing, Speed@Saints and Running Club. Outdoor Education builds character and resilience through multi-day expeditions, and the Exploring Society offers weekend outdoor activities, with wellbeing and pastoral care embedded in school life.

Admissions

1. Step 1: Application. Complete the application form for Early Years or Prep–Year 12. You will receive a letter confirming your son's application for admission. Families are encouraged to speak with the Enrolments Team to learn about any waiting lists for enrolment.

2. Step 2: Offers. Offers are made in March, two years prior to entry. Where possible, late enrolments are offered throughout the year. The main entry points are Early Years, Reception and Year 5, Years 7 and 8, and Year 10.

3. Step 3: Acceptance. At the time of offer, complete a contractually binding acceptance form and return it to the Enrolments Office by the designated date with the non-refundable enrolment fee. Once enrolment is confirmed, the School works in partnership with families to ensure a smooth and happy transition into the School.

Scholarships

St Peter's College offers four types of scholarships: Academic, Boarding, General Excellence and Specialist Instrument. Scholarships provide fee remission and are subject to financial means testing. Boarding Scholarships are for students entering in Years 7–11 and provide remission of boarding fees and, in some cases, tuition fees; applications are open and close Friday 6 March 2026. General Excellence Scholarships are for students entering Years 9–11 and provide remission of tuition and, in some cases, boarding fees; applications for 2027 entry are open and close Friday 6 March 2026. Academic Scholarships are for current and prospective students entering Years 5 and 7; applicants sit the ACER Scholarship Examination and applications for 2026 and 2027 are closed. The Specialist Instrument Program, to be introduced in 2026, funds instrument tuition as a scholarship and is open to current students in Years 5–10 who are not already learning Tuba, Oboe or Bassoon; the first round of auditions is in Term 1, 2026. Enquiries about scholarships can be made via the form on the Scholarships page, and the Enrolments Team will follow up.

Waitlist

Waiting lists exist for enrolment. The Enrolments Team can advise you of any waiting lists for enrolment.

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