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St Peter's College Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

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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.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$2,700 - 32,910
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1383
Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)
Opened 1847
Bus Service No

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.

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