Somerville House
- Australian
- IB Diploma
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 30K–33.9K
AUD 43.7K–49.4K · 2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private girls' day and boarding school for Pre-Prep to Year 12 in South Brisbane, run by the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association. Offers the IB Primary Years Programme framework in the Junior School, is pursuing IB Diploma Programme authorisation, and offers boarding from Year 5.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Australian · IB Diploma · IB PYP
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1899
- Gender
- Girls
- Religion
- christian
- Ownership
- Religious body
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Years 1 to 6 | AUD 43,700≈ USD 30K |
| Years 7 to 12 | AUD 49,400≈ USD 33.9K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Years 1 to 6 | AUD 43,700 (about USD 30K) |
| Years 7 to 12 | AUD 49,400 (about USD 33.9K) |
Source: school website (somerville.qld.edu.au) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville House (this school) | AUD 43,700 (about USD 30K) | AUD 49,400 (about USD 33.9K) |
| St John's Anglican College | AUD 27,332 (about USD 18.8K) | AUD 31,880 (about USD 21.9K) |
| Moreton Bay College | AUD 5,545 (about USD 3.81K) | AUD 22,680 (about USD 15.6K) |
Source: school website (somerville.qld.edu.au) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 350
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 1,200
- Capital levy
- AUD 1,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 10% tuition discount for younger siblings when two or more attend at the same time; 10% on application for siblings at Brisbane Boys' College, Clayfield College or Sunshine Coast Grammar School
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Outdoor education
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Boarding
Sports
- Swimming
- Andrews Cup interschool sport
- Tennis
- Games program
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Visual art
- Instrumental immersion
After-school activities
- OSHC
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