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Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an independent secular school that provides a broad, liberal education for girls from Years 5 to 12. In partnership with families, the School prepares girls for their futures and develops in them the capacity to embrace challenges and engage with and respond to their world with wisdom, imagination and integrity. Our dedicated expert staff create meaningful education and life experiences for each student. Proud of our Grammar tradition, we establish the educational foundation for young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination and integrity.

Today Brisbane Grammar School opens its doors to 2000 boys from Years 5 to 12, with 100 boarders calling the School home. Set on a heritage listed site, BGS was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest schools in Australia. Underpinned by values of endeavour, learning, respect, leadership and community, the BGS purpose is to educate boys by nurturing their intellectual, physical, and emotional wellbeing to become thoughtful, confident men of character who contribute to their communities. A BGS education is one where boys have opportunities to develop critical intelligence, imaginative and creative powers, effective communication, and the capacity and enthusiasm for independent, lifelong learning.

Welcome to Somerville House, an esteemed independent boarding and day school located in South Brisbane, dedicated to the education of girls from across Australia and around the globe. Catering to students from Prep through Year 12, we offer a comprehensive curriculum alongside a co-educational Pre-Prep program. As a proud member of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA), we uphold values of excellence and community in all aspects of our educational endeavours. To learn more about our School or to schedule a tour of our campus, please reach out to our Admissions Office at (07) 3248 9267, enrolments@somerville.qld.edu.au, or visit us online. We look forward to welcoming you into the Somerville House family.