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St Peter's Girls' School

Australia, Adelaide

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Girls, Day School, Private
Opened 1894
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB Diploma, Australian
Taught languages English, Chinese
Strengths IB Diploma Programme, Girls Education, Leadership Development, Gifted Education, Anglican Ethos
Clubs da Vinci Decathlon, Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Leadership
Stages Early Years, Primary, Secondary
Introduction

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.

Stonyfell, Adelaide, South Australia

The Essentials

St Peter's Girls' School has 600 pupils, instruction in English.

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.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Students are required to wear a school uniform.

House System
The school operates a house system as an organisational structure for community-building, pastoral care and inter-house competitions.

Governance and Ownership
St Peter's Girls' School is an independent school with Anglican heritage, founded in 1894. It operates as an IB World School.
Fees
Fee schedules are available from the school. Fees are structured to encompass the total costs associated with the standard of schooling provided. Contact the admissions office for current fee information.
Academics

St Peter's Girls' School teaches IB Diploma, Australian for students aged 3 to 18.

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.
Wellbeing

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.
Parent Experience

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

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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers Chinese language instruction and caters to international students. English is the primary language of instruction.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Independent school with Anglican heritage since 1894.
Admissions

Admissions
School tours are available for prospective families and an online application portal is provided. The school accepts international student enrolments and offers scholarship opportunities. Contact the admissions office or apply online through the school website.

Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available for prospective students.
School Events
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