Belair Primary School vs St Peter's College Adelaide

	B Belair Primary School Adelaide, Australia	S St Peter's College Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$7,120 - 12,960	Fees / year A$2,700 - 32,910
Age range	Age range 5 - 12 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (PYP)	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 550	Pupils 1,383
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1957	Opened 1847
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Belair Primary School is located at 45-83 Main Road, Belair, SA 5052. It sits on a bushy campus in Rokewood Scrub at the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, near Adelaide. Belair Primary School and Belair Junior Primary School amalgamated in 2013 to form Belair Primary School on this campus, which opened on the present site in 1957.	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	Stages Reception to Year 7.	Stages Early Years; Junior School (Prep to Year 6); Middle Years (Years 7–8); Senior Years (Years 9–12).
School type	School type —	School type Anglican boarding and day school for boys.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Student Support includes Early Intervention and a Learning Plan process. Students who are identified with disabilities may qualify for Department for Education funding, with regular progress reviews. Support is coordinated with Department for Education Support Services.	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	Country affiliation Australia	Country affiliation Australia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Anglican
School day structure	School day structure A typical school day begins with 8:30 am supervision of buildings and grounds, classrooms are opened; 8:45 am is preparation for the day and 8:50 am lessons begin. Recess is at 11:05 am, followed by lessons at 11:25 am. Lunch is at 12:50 pm, then playtime from 1:00 pm and lessons resume at 1:40 pm. Students are typically collected at 3:10 pm and the day finishes by 3:30 pm, subject to after-school activities.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details 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.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Domestic (Australian resident) enrolment: No separate tuition application fee for local enrolments; standard enrolment processes apply. - International enrolment (primary): An application and administration fee is charged for new international placements: AUD 720 per family (first year, if all applications are processed together). An annual administration/support fee applies in subsequent years: AUD 370 per child. Tuition fees by student category and year group (per year and per term) - Domestic (Australian resident) students (Reception–Year 6): No tuition charged. The school applies an annual Materials & Services charge and an Excursion/Incursion levy; camps, swimming and some special events are invoiced separately. Families may apply for financial assistance through the School Card scheme and may arrange negotiated instalment plans. Payment is collected by the school. - International — full-fee-paying primary students (Reception–Year 6): Annual tuition AUD 12,960 (equivalent to AUD 3,240 per school term). Additional mandatory items for student-visa holders include Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and administration/support charges. - International — dependants of full-fee-paying tertiary students (primary, Reception–Year 6): Annual tuition AUD 7,120 (equivalent to AUD 1,780 per school term). Additional fees (application/administration, homestay placement, OSHC where applicable) apply as listed below. Billing schedule and payment terms - For international placements, invoices and payment deadlines are set by the International Education Services Letter of Offer; term-by-term fees and application/payment deadlines are published with the fee schedule and on the Letter of Offer. Tuition is billed by term; study-abroad options are also priced per term where applicable. - For domestic Materials & Services and excursion levies, invoices are issued by the school (invoices can be paid at the Finance Office). Fees may be paid by negotiated instalment plan if required. School Card assistance is available for eligible families. Boarding / accommodation - No on-campus boarding is provided. Homestay accommodation is used for international students where required. Homestay weekly rates and placement fees: typical homestay weekly fees are AUD 360 for a single room or AUD 300 for a shared room; homestay placement and changeover fees of AUD 200 apply. Homestay administration and changeover charges apply as noted in the international fee schedule. Other costs and routine levies - Materials & Services charge (domestic students): An annual Materials & Services charge is applied to cover curriculum resources, stationery, IT and utilities; the school determines the exact charge each year and offers payment plans and School Card support to eligible families. Camps, swimming and some special events are invoiced separately. - Typical additional charges for international students and general additional costs (estimates and common items used in billing): stationery (approx. AUD 150 per year), school and sports uniform (approx. AUD 250–AUD 600), school excursions (approx. AUD 50–AUD 100 per year) and school camps (approx. AUD 100–AUD 300 where offered). Some schools may charge for specific calculators, laptops or special interest program fees. These costs are charged in addition to tuition where applicable. - Out-of-School-Hours Care (OSHC; before/after school and vacation care) fees charged by the school OSHC program: Before School Care: AUD 9.50 per session; After School Care: AUD 19.50 per session; Pupil Free Day: AUD 50.00; Vacation Care excursion/incursion and related charges apply. Late‑pickup fees and non-payment policies are applied and billed by the OSHC service. OSHC is billed in arrears and invoices are to be paid weekly (school OSHC bank account and internet banking details are provided for payment). - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international student-visa holders: an example single 12‑month OSHC charge published in the international fee schedule is AUD 862. Other international-program charges include an administration/support service fee (first year) and annual support service fees in subsequent years. Refund information - International students and dependants: Refunds and cancellations are managed under the Department for Education / International Education Services refund policy and the Terms & Conditions that accompany offer and enrolment documentation. Refund rules differ by circumstance (for example: department-initiated course cancellation, student default, visa changes or withdrawal) and may include application of an administration processing charge where applicable. Requests for refund are required in writing and must follow the published procedural steps. Any dispute relating to a refund is to be lodged in writing according to the published procedures. - Domestic charges (Materials & Services, excursions): Where refunds apply (for example, overpayment, cancellation of a school‑provided item or service), the school follows its finance procedures for refunding fees and may work with families to arrange credits or repayment as appropriate; school Card assistance and negotiated payment plans are available for eligible families. Payments for specific items (for example, uniform purchases) are subject to the vendor's return/refund terms. Fee payment options and banking details - Accepted payment methods for school fees and levies: cash, EFTPOS, credit card and internet banking. The school provides bank account details for electronic transfers and requests that payments include the student's surname, initials and invoice number as payment reference. The school finance office accepts payments in person. - School bank details for Materials & Services and general school payments: Bank SA, BSB 105-078, Account No. 302145540, Account Name: Belair Primary School Council Inc. Consolidated Account (use surname, initials and invoice number as notation). The OSHC service uses a separate school-managed account for OSHC payments: BSB 105-078, Account No. 055569540. Notes on uniforms and ordering - The school requires the dress code and supplies a uniform price list and sizing kit; uniform orders are placed through the designated supplier (Spartan School World). Families should budget for uniform costs in the range commonly published for government school uniforms.	Fee details 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.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	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	Uniform requirement The school requires all students to wear the dress code in sky blue and navy. Hats are required in Terms 1, 3 and 4; two styles are available (wide brim and bucket). Uniforms can be ordered online via Spartan School World and are delivered to the classroom. Non-acceptable items include jeans, thongs, singlet tops, baseball caps, clothing with large logos or fashion items. Jewellery is limited to ear studs/sleepers and religious jewellery worn beneath clothing; exemptions to the dress code may be granted for religious, cultural or other reasons.	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	Food options The canteen operates five days a week for recess and lunch, run by a paid manager with support from parent volunteers, offering a variety of healthy foods that meet Rite Bite Criteria. Lunch orders can be placed online via Flexischools; menus and prices are available there.	Food options Meals are prepared on-site in the Da Costa Dining Hall by Chartwells.
House system	House system —	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	Governance and ownership Governance is a joint responsibility of the Principal and the Governing Council, which is made up of parent representatives from the school community. The school is a government school operated by the Department for Education (South Australia) (CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A).	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.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Belair Primary School is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Program (PYP). The curriculum is aligned with the Australian Curriculum. English is the language of instruction, and a second language is taught from Reception to Year 6; Japanese is the currently offered language. French language classes are offered after hours. The Languages policy emphasizes Indigenous language awareness and learning, including Kaurna, and supports home language maintenance where possible.	Curriculum details 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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	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	Higher education progression —	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	Gifted and talented —	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.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Pastoral Care Worker leads student wellbeing and provides support to students and families. The Pastoral Care Worker supports students who require extra assistance and serves as a listener and information resource for families. A social skills program, What's the Buzz?, is run by the Pastoral Care Worker. The Kids Hope Mentor Program provides mentoring to students to enhance social and emotional development. Cognitive, social, emotional and physical well-being are recognised as essential to learning.	Social & emotional learning 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)	Special educational needs (SEN) Student Support Services include psychologists, speech pathologists, behaviour support coaches, special educators, attendance and engagement officers, and social workers. Well-being Leader support and in-class SSO support assist identified students. Differentiated learning experiences and targeted intervention are used to enable access to the curriculum. Learning Plans are developed for some students as required.	Special educational needs (SEN) Curriculum Support is available for identified students (for identified students only).
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction. Japanese is taught as a specialist subject from Reception to Year 6, with connections to the IBPYP Units of Inquiry. Home languages and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) students are supported through differentiation within classroom practice and targeted intervention, with ongoing assessment to inform support. Weekly onsite language classes in Mandarin and French run after school through the School of Languages. Reports can be translated and interpreter services provided as required.	English as an additional language 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	Mental wellbeing Belair Primary School considers cognitive, social, emotional and physical well-being in learning. The Pastoral Care Worker leads wellbeing initiatives and provides support to students and families. The Pastoral Care Worker has training in social skills, anxiety, grief and loss and is a counsellor with a Master's Degree in Counselling. The social skills program ‘What's the Buzz?' and the Kids Hope Mentor Program support social and emotional development. Parents and carers can access the Pastoral Care Worker through individual meetings, parent support groups, or via phone or email.	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	Safeguarding One Plan documents learning goals and adjustments for students receiving Department for Education funded support; Plans are developed in collaboration with staff, parents and the student and are reviewed regularly. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students have specific targets identified in the Site Improvement Plan, and each has learning goals documented in a One Plan. Children in care are provided with services that respond to psychological and emotional trauma and physical effects and have learning goals documented in a One Plan; progress is tracked and support put in place as required. EALD students are assessed and monitored using LEAP; eligibility for funded support is determined by this assessment data.	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.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview 14 new classroom spaces opened in 2023. Junior Primary, Middle Primary and Upper Primary playgrounds provide age-appropriate spaces, with general playing areas for mixed-age groups. Gardens and grounds are designed to promote learning about the natural environment and are maintained by students and grounds staff. A gymnasium supports sporting activities and a hall hosts performances and assemblies. The campus features air-conditioned buildings, wet areas for art, craft, technology and cooking, cricket nets/oval/basketball and netball facilities, laptops around the school and iPads in all classrooms, Apple TV in learning areas and a well-resourced refurbished library.	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	Sports facilities A gymnasium supports sporting activities and there are cricket nets, an oval, and facilities for basketball and netball. After School Sports run six sports: Basketball, Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket and Soccer, with registration and coaching information available through the school. Students may participate in School Sports SA (formerly SAPSASA) competitions and have opportunities for district and state representation.	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	Academic facilities Air-conditioned buildings. A hall for performances and assemblies. A well-resourced refurbished library. Wet areas for art and craft activities, technology and cooking. Laptops around the school and iPads in all classrooms; Apple TV in learning areas.	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	Extra curricular facilities Academic Competitions include ICAS (Mathematics, Science, Writing, English, Digital Technologies and Spelling Bee) and the Australian Mathematics Competition. Buddy Classes pair students with a different-age buddy class for cross-age learning. Debating Team trains in debating and competes in Debating SA inter-school events. Tournament of Minds (TOM) offers teams in Language/Literature, Social Science, STEM and The Arts. ECO School focuses on sustainability and environmental projects, including a Rokewood Scrub wetland area. Kids' Hope provides mentoring with Blackwood Hills Baptist Church. Momoyama Exchange offers cultural exchange opportunities. Music programs include choir, in-school singing and Department for Education Instrumental Music (brass, woodwind, percussion and string) with private lessons and performance opportunities. After School Sports include six options (Basketball, Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket, Soccer) with participation encouraged. Sports and Student Support programs are also part of the extracurricular offering.	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.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Belair Primary School opened on the present site in 1957. Belair Junior Primary School moved from Laffers Road and co-located with Belair Primary in 1997, forming Belair Schools. The two Principals worked collaboratively and facilities, resources and staff were shared across the campus. The schools catered for over 500 Reception to Year 7 students. In 2013 Belair Primary School and Belair Junior Primary School amalgamated to form Belair Primary School.	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	Community Belair Primary School is an International Baccalaureate school offering the Primary Years Program (PYP) alongside the Australian Curriculum. Capital works began in 2022 with Stage 1 completed by term 3 and Stage 2 planned for 2023, and the school underwent an Education Standards Board review in preparation for the 2023 PYP evaluation. The Exhibition is the final year of the PYP, with Year 6 exploring the central idea that individuals and communities use scientific knowledge to identify problems and make decisions, and Year 5 Expo exploring how the Arts express culture, time and place. A broad programme of activities includes Year 6 Graduation, Book Week and parade, Carols Night, Blackwood Christmas Pageant, Wednesday coffee mornings, Music Night and Sports Days, with over 220 volunteers supporting the school.	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	Parent teacher association The Parent Association was active in 2022. A new role statement was developed for class parent reps. Fundraising activities included Easter and Christmas raffles, a family movie night at the cinema, and the Crazy Colour Fun Run. School and community events in 2022 included Year 6 Graduation, Book Week and parade, Carols Night, Blackwood Christmas Pageant, Wednesday coffee mornings, Music Night and Sports Days. Sub-committees under the Governing Council supported activities across education, sports, grounds, OHSC and the Parents' Association, helping with sports, the canteen, grounds and volunteer coordination. Over 220 volunteers contributed to the school's functioning, alongside the Governing Council leadership.	Parent teacher association 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.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Year 3–6 students can enter a range of academic competitions, including ICAS (Mathematics, Science, Writing, English, Digital Technologies and Spelling Bee) and the Australian Mathematics Competition. Belair participates in Tournament of Minds (TOM), a problem‑solving program across disciplines such as Language Literature, Social Science, STEM and The Arts. The Debating Team is trained in Term 1 and competes in Debating SA inter‑school competitions held in Terms 2 and 3; these debates are after school and debaters may attend Senior Grand Finals. The Momoyama Exchange Program links Belair with Momoyama Elementary School in Kyoto, Japan, with exchanges occurring every two years.	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	Arts & creative CHOIR offers opportunities for Year 5 and 6 to participate in the annual Public Schools' Festival of Music, and the Choir performs at assemblies and in the community. Individual music lessons are available via a private provider, and the Department for Education Instrumental Music Programs offer Brass, Woodwind, Percussion and String lessons with group formats and instrument hire. The String Program includes Violin, Viola, Cello and String Ensemble, with opportunities to perform in school events and audition for central ensembles such as the SA Schools Concert Band and PSFM Orchestra. Students involved in music programs have numerous performance opportunities throughout the year.	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	Cultural & language The School of Languages hosts French and Chinese language lessons on Tuesday afternoons at Belair Primary School. The School of Languages program is hosted on site as part of government language education. The Momoyama Exchange Program strengthens international friendship with Momoyama Elementary School in Kyoto, Japan, with visits occurring every two years as part of Belair's Japanese language and culture program.	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	Social & hobbies Buddy Classes pair classes across different year levels to promote cross‑age learning, social responsibility and supportive networks. PALs—Play at Lunches—is a lunchtime activity where Year 6 leaders organise activities for Reception to Year 2 under supervision. Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) is a not‑for‑profit service run by the Belair Primary School Council that provides after‑school care and structured activities. These initiatives provide social, recreational and collaborative opportunities for students.	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	Community & service Kids' Hope is a mentoring program run in partnership with Blackwood Hills Baptist Church; it provides academic, social and emotional support to children referred to the program. Mentors are volunteers who complete required training and clearances, and the mentoring hour is conducted in a secular context. The program supports vulnerable children and fosters resilience through weekly mentoring sessions.	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 & professional The Student Representative Council (SRC) helps students develop leadership; it consists of six Year 6 students with two presidents and an executive team, meeting weekly to set agendas. SRC members represent Belair at partnership SRC meetings, welcome guests, support tours, speak at assemblies and help run school events such as Remembrance Day and the Year 6 Farewell. Class representatives feed ideas from the student body into the SRC, promoting school‑wide decision making and involvement.	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	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education is delivered weekly by a specialist PE teacher, with a focus on enjoyment, skill development and lifelong fitness. Sports Day is a whole‑school event with a range of year‑level activities. Students may participate in School Sport SA competitions and district/state representation, with trials held across the year for eligible students. After School Sports runs six sports (Basketball, Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket and Soccer) for Years 3–6, with registration and coaching information shared via the website and newsletters.	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.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. Japanese is taught as a specialist subject from Reception to Year 7. ESL supports English learners, and mother-tongue support is provided with the possibility of a First Language/Mother Tongue programme locally. French language classes are offered after hours at Belair Primary School, with the School of Languages providing after-hours classes in more than 50 languages across South Australia.	Language provision The school teaches Chinese, Chinese Language and Literature (background speakers), French, and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). In Year 9, additional options include Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese, Chinese Continuers (Accelerated Stage 1), French, French Continuers (Accelerated Stage 1), and German Continuers (Accelerated Stage 1). In Year 12, language offerings include Chinese (background), Chinese, French, German (Continuers), and Spanish (Beginners).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching No bilingual teaching.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs The school has an English-language immersion in the Early Years. Boys learn the English language in an immersive and playful environment, with a culturally diverse community and staff who speak a number of languages.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards 2022 Debating SA Year 6/7 Championship Trophy – won by Belair Primary School Year 6/7 debating team. 2022 Mountain Bike Championship – Overall Champion School – won by Belair Primary School's mountain bike team. 2023 Mountain Bike Championship – Overall Champion School – won by Belair Primary School's mountain biking team (second year in a row). 2023 Tournament of Minds – Honours Award in Languages and Literature – awarded to Belair Primary School's Tournament of Minds team. 2024 Debating SA Year 6/7 Championship Trophy – won by Belair Primary School Year 6/7 debating team (second time in 3 years). 2024 Mountain Bike Championship – Overall Champion School – won by Belair Primary School's mountain biking team (third year). 2024 Tournament of Minds – Merit – second year in a row.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations International Baccalaureate World School – implements the Primary Years Programme (PYP) under the IB framework.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1) The school has Principal's Tours for prospective families to see the school in operation and ask questions. The tours provide an opportunity to understand how the school operates. The Front Office handles information about tour dates and registration of interest. A meeting with the Principal can be requested prior to enrolment. 2) Reception admission procedures: There is one Reception intake each year. Children who turn five on or before May 1 start at the beginning of that year. Children who are born May 2 onwards start the following year. A child assessed by a Psychologist as having high intellectual potential may begin before age five after thorough investigation and discussions between the Principal and parents; children are not under compulsion to attend school until six.	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	Scholarships —	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	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting lists exist for enrolment. The Enrolments Team can advise you of any waiting lists for enrolment.
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