Why Boarding at St Hilda’s is a Home Away From Home
As we celebrate National Boarding Week, it’s the perfect time to explore what makes our St Hilda’s girls boarding house such an extraordinary experience, and why so many families across Western Australia and beyond choose to make it their daughter’s second home.
A Place That Truly Feels Like Home
For families seeking more than just a place for their daughter to sleep and study, St Hilda’s offers something truly exceptional: a second home where girls are nurtured, challenged and inspired. Nestled in the beautiful suburb of Mosman Park, between the Swan River and the Indian Ocean, the boarding experience at St Hilda’s is a unique blend of warmth, academic excellence and opportunity.
Boarding has been part of life at St Hilda’s since 1906, and today that tradition continues with girls from Years 7 to 12 calling the campus home. While choosing a boarding school is a big decision, the sense of belonging, purpose and support your daughter will find at St Hilda’s makes that choice easier.
Wellbeing and Care Beyond the Classroom
What sets St Hilda’s apart is its genuine commitment to wellbeing. With the Dean of Boarding living on-site and a team of dedicated staff, including compassionate house mums, nurses and wellbeing professionals, your daughter is supported every step of the way. From the moment she arrives, she is known, cared for and encouraged to grow with confidence.
Structured wellbeing programs, a Peer Support and Mentor system, and strong family connections underpin the school’s pastoral care approach. Parents are kept informed and welcomed into the boarding community, ensuring that the partnership between school and home remains strong and reassuring.
Academic and Personal Success in One Place
Academic support is seamlessly integrated into boarding life. Daily supervised homework sessions, tutoring from Old Scholars and access to the on-site Tutoring Centre provide every girl with the resources she needs to achieve her goals, whether those are academic, vocational or creative.
The Boarding House itself is a warm, modern environment designed to help girls feel truly at home. With shared rooms for younger students and single rooms for seniors, cosy common areas, kitchens, a soundproof music room, and access to the school’s heated pool, gym and library, there’s space to study, connect and unwind. Add in nationally awarded on-site catering and laundry support, and the day-to-day experience becomes smoother, healthier and more enjoyable.
Exciting Weekends Full of Discovery and Fun
Beyond the classroom, life is vibrant. St Hilda’s offers more than 70 cocurricular activities and an energetic weekend program, with everything from beach trips and baking to volunteering and interschool socials. Life here is full of discovery and connection. As one boarder, Neve, puts it:
“Boarding isn’t just about academics and routines; it’s about incredible experiences and opportunities.”
A Boarding School Community That Lasts a Lifetime
Parents echo this sentiment, with one reflecting:
“St Hilda’s Boarding House 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.”
Girls also develop lifelong skills such as independence, time management and resilience through programs like Surf Lifesaving, barista training and vocational education opportunities.
But what truly sets St Hilda’s apart is the deep sense of sisterhood. Living under one roof fosters friendships across year levels that last a lifetime. Shared experiences, a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect create a community where girls don’t just thrive, they belong.
When you choose St Hilda’s, you’re not just choosing a school, you’re choosing a place where your daughter will be cared for, supported and empowered to achieve her own extraordinary future.
