17 Graham Street
South Brisbane
QLD
4101
Founded in 1899, Somerville House is the leading Presbyterian and Uniting Day and Boarding School for Girls’ leading and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12 and co-educational Pre-Prep. Boarding is offered to girls from Years 6 to 12.
Located in South Brisbane in an enviable position overlooking the Brisbane city skyline, Somerville House focuses on girls’ education, development, and wellbeing. Our schools provided a personalised learning experience in an environment where girls can be fearless leaders of change. With us, they can develop confidence, pursue excellence and find their purpose.
Learn more about the opportunities for your child at Somerville House. Book a personalised tour of our campus and facilities via somerville.qld.edu.au or phone 07 3248 9267.
The School’s academic program is underpinned by the unique Curriculum Framework, fostering a strong learning community.
Four key principles provide the foundation for all teaching and learning: engagement, excellence, empowerment and diversity.
With Christian values at its core, the School’s curriculum ensures each student from Pre-Prep to Year 12 is provided with rich opportunities for rigorous, independent learning and developing critical, creative thinking. The School’s curriculum encourages students to continually further their expertise as learners and strive for standards of excellence. Teachers optimise opportunities to engage students with emerging digital technologies and provide a broad range of educational activities to consolidate and extend classroom learning to meet individual student needs.
Our caring teachers and distinctive pedagogical approach deliver a quality, balanced education that personalises every student’s learning requirements. It is an inspiring education designed to fuel their passions, challenge their performance, exceed their expectations and enable each girl to realise their individual promise.
Equestrian
Performing Arts
Sport
Debating / Public Speaking
Languages
Co-Curricular Activities
Creative Arts
Student Health and Wellbeing
Community
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)
Outdoor MultiPurpose Sporting Courts
Chapel
Heated Swimming Pool
Boarding House
Library
Gymnasium
Basketball Stadium
Performing Arts Centre
Somerville House encourages academic excellence and personal growth. To support this, the School and the Somerville House Foundation offer a range of scholarships for students in Years 7 to 12.
Our Scholarship program provides opportunities for exceptional students who demonstrate academic excellence and support the values of the School. For more information, visit www.somerville.qld.edu.au/admissions/scholarships
Visit www.somerville.qld.edu.au/news-and-events/events to register for an upcoming Open Day or Open Morning.
Take a 24/7 online tour via www.somerville.qld.edu.au/find-her-voice.