At Somerville House, we are committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. Our outstanding facilities for music, performing arts, cultural pursuits, and sport ensure that our students receive a well-rounded education. We recognise the importance of psychological, physical, and spiritual wellbeing, and we strive to provide a balanced educational environment that supports all aspects of our students’ development.
Our prime location near the South Bank Parklands Precinct offers easy access to the CBD, the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), the Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground), and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Our boarders often enjoy the scenic paths around South Bank Parklands and the Kangaroo Point cliffs on weekends or after school.
Join us at Somerville House, where we empower our students to explore their interests, develop their talents, and strive to be the very best they can be.
Why Choose a Girls’ School?
An all-girls’ school fosters an environment of equal opportunity, where students are empowered to pursue academic excellence in any field they choose.
Research demonstrates that girls in single-sex environments have access to all leadership opportunities, achieve greater academic success, and develop increased confidence and assertiveness. They are also more likely to engage in the ‘gender atypical’ fields of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) at both school and university levels, and are more inclined to pursue careers in these non-traditional areas.
In a girls’ school, there are no expectations to conform to traditional gender stereotypes in their studies, activities, or career aspirations.
Benefits of a Girls’ School:
- Cultivate a culture of strong academic achievement, especially for girls.
- Challenge the status quo in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths).
- Build self-esteem and enhance overall wellbeing.
- Tailor teaching methods to girls and provide an aspirational environment.
- Empower girls to defy gender stereotypes and prepare them as the leaders of tomorrow
