St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School is an innovative, award-winning, independent day and boarding school for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12 and boys in Pre-Prep. A leading girls’ school for over 130 years, St Margaret’s aspires to prepare confident, compassionate, capable women able to contribute in a global community.
In 2025, St Margaret’s was recognised by The Educator magazine as one of the nation’s 5-Star Best Schools.
Growing Great Learners
A St Margaret’s primary school education equips students with the fundamental skills they will need to thrive in their futures. Learning is focused on developing strong foundations in literacy and numeracy and a diverse curriculum promotes creative and critical thinking skills, all of which provide an exceptional head start for students’ ongoing education and beyond.
One of the unique aspects of a St Margaret’s primary education is students access to specialist teachers, who provide enriching learning experiences in music, drama, visual arts, languages, STEM and HPE, and the big school’s facilities including a state-of-the-art sports precinct, music practice spaces, a well-resourced primary library and the newly constructed ‘Forest’ outdoor green space.
A rich extracurricular program encompasses extensive sports, music and arts programs as well as additional clubs and activities to cater for girls’ varied interests so they can explore their passions.
Sports on offer include AFL, athletics, basketball, cricket, cross country, soccer, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, touch football and club netball and water polo.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in music through the instrumental music immersion program in Years 3-6 in addition to the extracurricular music program.
Not only does a St Margaret’s primary school education grow great learners and good citizens, but it brings peace of mind, as it secures a place for girls in the secondary school, where places are becoming increasingly limited.
Award-winning Boarding School
As the only full-time boarding school for girls in Brisbane, boarders have a significant impact on the life of the school, contributing to its spirit, curricular and extracurricular programs. Boarders hail from regional and rural Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory and overseas contributing to the wonderfully diverse school community. The school is a three-time winner of Boarding School of the Year (Australian Education Awards – 2019, 2020 and 2025).
Wellbeing
St Margaret’s is well known for its strong sense of community and belonging, factors considered vital for academic success and wellbeing. The school offers a holistic educational experience, grounded in the values and wisdom of the school’s founders, the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent and contemporary research.
A well-rounded pastoral care program underpins the academic program for all year levels and all stages of development, from Pre-Prep to Year 12.
In 2025, the school opened a dedicated Student Wellbeing Centre, centrally housing the school’s Dean of Students, Chaplain, psychologists and careers counsellors in a connected, community hub.
Beyond the Classroom
St Margaret’s girls are engaged, enthusiastic and energetic in all they do, and they embrace the many extracurricular opportunities available.
The school has a long, proud sporting tradition and is a member of the Queensland Girls’ Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA), Andrews Cup, Brisbane Schoolgirls’ Rowing Association, Water Polo Queensland, Swimming Queensland and Downey Park Netball Association. Secondary sports offered include AFL, athletics, artistic gymnastics, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, dance, eSports, football (soccer), hockey, life saving, netball, club netball, rhythmic gymnastics, rowing, swimming, club swimming, tennis, touch football, volleyball and club water polo.
A vibrant music program encourages students to reach their highest potential from beginners through to those studying for their music exams. Students can participate in one of 25 string, band or choir ensembles. A school musical is produced every second year.
St Margaret’s also offers a diverse range of clubs and activities, giving students the opportunity to broaden their horizons, develop new skills and find their true interests.
The school also offers many global learning experiences including cultural and language trips, international music tours, philanthropic adventures and a cultural trip to Japan for primary students. The Global Exchange Program provides Year 10 students the chance to study for a term in one of 14 schools in eight countries worldwide while the school reciprocates hosting visiting exchange students throughout the year.
Visit St Margaret’s
The best way to learn more about St Margaret’s is to visit the school and witness teaching and learning in action. The school has two open house events each year; an Open Day on Saturday 7 March 2026 and an Open Morning held on Tuesday 11 August 2026. Personalised school tours are also available by appointment. Simply contact the Admissions team to schedule a tour by phoning 07 3862 0777 or email [email protected].
For more information, please visit the St Margaret’s website.
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