Since 1906, boarding has been an integral part of life at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls. Today, our private Boarding school continues to offer a vibrant and supportive environment where your daughter will be known, nurtured and inspired. Located in the heart of our Senior School campus in Mosman Park, it provides the perfect balance of structure, independence and connection, creating a true home away from home for girls from regional WA, interstate and overseas.
With a strong focus on academic support, wellbeing and personal growth, boarding at St Hilda’s helps girls build confidence, resilience and lifelong friendships. From shared experiences and leadership opportunities to cocurricular involvement and community service, our boarders are encouraged to make the most of every moment. Surrounded by caring staff, a diverse group of peers and the comforts of modern facilities, your daughter will be supported to thrive in school and beyond as part of our warm and close-knit boarding family.
Staffed by caring professionals, the St Hilda’s Boarding House is a nurturing environment that gives girls the opportunity to form strong friendships while benefiting from a structured educational environment. Led by Rachel Stenslunde, the team comprises a range of experienced supervisors, also referred to as house mums and is supported by the teaching, wellbeing and nursing staff.
The modern Boarding House includes, open living spaces, 'end of journey' facilities and family space. An indoor gym, cooking facilities, break-out spaces, lounge rooms and a soundproof music room are just some of the design features that provide our boarding girls with a comfortable and practical living environment that reflects the everyday feel of home life.
The high participation of boarding girls in community sport and recreation is a reflection of the holistic philosophy of St Hilda's. The importance of giving back to the community is demonstrated through volunteering, for example, coaching sport and leading community and school services.
Our boarding students develop their life skills through extension programs such as Surf Lifesaving, Senior First Aid, Barista courses, Keys4Life, VET certificate options and leading community service initiatives that are relevant and purposeful.
Our family has had the privilege of having both our daughters board at St Hilda’s. Sending children off to boarding school is a major decision for regional and remote families. St Hilda’s boarding facility is outstanding and beautifully represents a warm and friendly home environment.
The bond created between boarders, their wonderful housemothers and ‘sisters’ is truly something to be treasured.
We have watched our daughters grow into well-balanced, independent, thoughtful young ladies, and for that, we are truly grateful.
Boarding family from Bullaring
St Hilda's was proudly ranked as the highest achieving non-selective school in WA in 2020. The key to our boarders' success has been the access to a tailor-made tutoring service that aligns learning outcomes with curriculum and meets the needs of all boarding students, regardless of their academic progress when they joined our community.
St Hilda's Onboarding Program, coupled with our enhanced and personalised tutoring offerings, in the evenings and on the weekends, ensures that every girl reaches her full academic potential.
It’s not just the opportunities provided, but the friendships that are made that make girls' boarding schools special. The ‘sisterhood’ and lifelong friendships, not only for the students but the boarding community at large all contribute to the unique ‘Spirit of St Hilda's.'
The launch of Boarders Connect demonstrates St Hilda's commitment to stay connected to our boarding families. Social connection and presence is a priority for our boarding families and events such as Dusty Boots and City Suits, new family sleepovers and engaging in bespoke external programs such as Roc and Rise provided our parents with strategies to support their daughters and work in close partnership with the Boarding House.
In celebration of National Boarding Week, a few of our incredible boarding parents shared their heartfelt insights on what it means to entrust their daughters to the care and community of St Hilda’s Boarding House.
We understand that making time to visit boarding schools can be challenging. That’s why we offer personalised tours for boarding families, so you can schedule a visit at a time that works for you, whether it’s between seeding and harvesting or during a break from shearing and mustering.
We warmly invite you to explore St Hilda’s the next time you’re in Perth. Boarding at St Hilda’s is more than just a place to stay, it’s a vibrant, supportive community where your daughter will be known, nurtured and inspired.
