Learning

A fundamental principle of a Sacred Heart Education is that all students have a right to be educated to their fullest potential. The best educational outcome for each individual student is always the main objective. Stuartholme School collectively values a deep respect for intellectual values, and celebrates academic performance and achievements.

Stuartholme offers extensive curriculum opportunities which involves many experiences within and beyond the classroom. Stuartholme offers a diverse variety of subjects, enrichment and extension opportunities, a broad Vocational Education Program and 47 co-curricular activities for students to explore.

Stuartholme’s highly qualified teachers and specialist staff are experts in their fields and challenge their students to become independent, critical thinkers, arming them with the confidence to actively engage in their learning. The way they teach is aimed at empowering each of the young women in their care to be the agents of change, instilling the self-knowledge that their thoughts and actions have the ability to make an impact. Each student is an individual with different

Our co-curricular activities reinforce the value of ‘learning outside of the classroom’. The Co-curricular Program enables students to discover, develop and value their talents, allowing them to grow in self-confidence through a range of age-appropriate learning experiences. Students are encouraged to enjoy and contribute to their community, and to participate in service-learning, social justice programs, sports, arts and cultural activities, clubs, societies, domestic and international exchanges within Sacred Heart Schools. 

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing permeates every activity and interaction at Stuartholme School. The School operates in a sub-school structure (Years 5-6, Years 7-9 and Years 10-12); delivering a range of age-appropriate wellbeing programs. Together we strive to celebrate successes, support one another through challenges and create a community that promotes life-long friendships.

 Boarding

The Stuartholme boarding community share a common vision: to create a boarding community that enables each individual to flourish in a way that helps empower others at the same time.

At Stuartholme School, our Boarding House is at the centre of the school, thus in essence, is the heart of the school. Boarders bring warmth and a genuine connection to all they meet, they are open and generous to all new students knowing that a friendly face is very important, not only on the first day, but on each and every day. Our boarders live by our school motto ‘Cor Unum’ – one heart.

In our Boarding House we offer opportunities for each girl to achieve their very best both academically and socially. We ensure they know their individual strengths as a learner first and foremost and are offered the appropriate support to gain skills in areas that need further development.

 Boarding options

Stuartholme offers varied Boarding options suited to families with different needs:

• Full-Time Boarding - available for students in Years 7-12.

• Term-Time Boarding - available to current day students whom wish to join the boarding house for a term for academic or co-curricular activities or family commitments.

Ideal location

Stuartholme's distinctive setting provides numerous advantages for boarders. Ideally situated on 21 hectares of native bushland in the foothills of Mount Coot-tha, and just six kilometres from Brisbane's CBD, the School offers a naturally stunning environment that enhances the overall boarding and educational experience. The lush surroundings create a perfect backdrop for a well-rounded and balanced learning environment.

To learn more about Stuartholme or to arrange a tour, please call +61 7 3369 5466 or email enrolments@stuartholme.com. 

• If you would like to enrol your daughter/s, please visit our website. 

Our co-curricular activities reinforce the value of ‘learning outside of the classroom’. The Co-curricular Program enables students to discover, develop and value their talents, allowing them to grow in self-confidence through a range of age-appropriate learning experiences. Students are encouraged to enjoy and contribute to their community, and to participate in service-learning, social justice programs, sports, arts and cultural activities, clubs, societies, domestic and international exchanges within Sacred Heart Schools. 

Nestled at the top of Mount Coot-ta, overlooking city views, Stuartholme School stands as an impressive beacon of educational excellence and heart. As Brisbane’s only Catholic Boarding School for girls in Years 7 to 12, Stuartholme takes pride in fostering not just academics but strong connections and community relationships.

The Boarding House, led by Jane Morris, Dean of Boarding, places connection at the forefront of the boarding experience. Together, they strive to celebrate successes, support one another through challenges, and create a community that lives out the spirit of Cor Unum – which means 'One Heart.'

Stuartholme School is committed to empowering young women, nurturing their individual strengths, and preparing them to make a positive impact on the world. Through its rich heritage, dedicated educators, strong boarding community, and idyllic location, Stuartholme offers a transformative educational experience that equips students with the skills and confidence to excel in all aspects of life.

The Boarding House

The Boarding House is centrally positioned over three floors in our main building, originally built in 1920. The boarding house, freshly renovated School’s accommodation has a capacity for 140 students and provides an individual room with study space.

 Study

One advantage of living in the boarding environment is the additional time students can apply themselves to their study, which assists in forging healthy learning habits for school and in the future.

Study takes place in a supportive environment under close supervision in Years 7 to 10 with progressively more scope for independent study in senior years.

Staff

Stuartholme’s boarding staff are highly skilled and dedicated to their boarding roles. They undertake high quality personal and professional development and have regular and collaborative team meetings.

The Stuartholme Boarding staff are very proud of every girl who comes into the Boarding House, the culture of inclusion and kindness ensures everyone is cared for and feels welcome.

Each boarding staff member aims to inspire each girl to do their personal best – to aim for excellence academically, aim for high level interpersonal skills and to be compassionate and inclusive.

 Health & wellbeing

Our Boarding House has a Wellbeing Program to address the specific needs of boarders. Based on best practice psychology, the program is age specific and sits alongside the day school Wise Wellness Program. The strengths-based approach of the program focuses on increasing girls’ self-esteem, confidence and resilience. Boarding staff work closely with the Health Centre and School counselling teams along with the Leadership Team and Leaders of Student Wellbeing to ensure that each student has a network of support if and when she needs it.

The well-appointed Sharon Beirne Health and Wellness Centre is staffed by a Nurse Manager and her team of registered nurses who support and work in close co-operation with the Boarding House staff. The Health Centre offers onsite GP, Physiotherapy and Podiatry services. 

Activities

All Boarders are able to enjoy and take advantage of the many academic, sporting, social and cultural opportunities offered by the School. On weekends, Boarders can visit family and friends or remain in the House and participate in a structured program of events. Boarders enjoy a range of age appropriate recreation activities planned and led by our Recreation Officer. We also offer many activities in conjunction with our brother schools, Marist College Ashgrove and St Josephs Nudgee College. Some examples of activities include:

• Pet therapy – staff bring their pets to school for the afternoon
• Trips to the cinema for the latest movie
• Op shopping around Brisbane
• Ice skating and lawn bowls
• Day trips to the Beach
• Visits to the beach and theme parks
• Jewellery making and cooking
• DIY activities like terrariums, slime and stress balls
• Trivia nights, film and games nights with other boarding schools in Brisbane 

To learn more about Stuartholme or to arrange a tour, please call +61 7 3369 5466 or email enrolments@stuartholme.com.

If you would like to enrol your daughter/s, please visit our website. 

Student Wellbeing permeates every activity and interaction at Stuartholme School. The School operates in a sub-school structure (Years 5-6, Years 7-9 and Years 10-12); delivering a range of age-appropriate wellbeing programs. Together we strive to celebrate successes, support one another through challenges and create a community that promotes life-long friendships.

Enrichment Program

At Stuartholme, we believe in unlocking every student’s potential through dynamic and engaging opportunities. Our Enrichment Program offers all students the chance to enhance their learning through a wide range of co-curricular clubs, competitions, workshops, courses, excursions, and educational trips. These extended learning experiences provide a safe and stimulating environment where students can come together to share ideas, explore topics, and develop skills such as courage, compassion, confidence, critical thinking, creative thinking and resilience.

To find out more please click here.

Careers Program

At Stuartholme, all students engage in career development and career-related learning. Our students are encouraged to access whole-of-school career development opportunities and students in Years 10, 11 and 12 also take part in a tailored, forward-looking Careers Program. To compliment these initiatives, individual career development sessions are available with our Careers Counsellor.

To find out more please click here.

As part of our Enrichment Program, highpotential students are identified through a formalised process that recognises their individual strengths, goals, and interests. Following this, personalised learning profiles are developed to support their growth and ensure they are provided with meaningful, tailored opportunities. Students have access to a broad range of enrichment options, spanning curriculumfocused areas such as Writing and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics), as well as specialised interest pathways designed to extend their capabilities.

Stuartholme School is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of the Class of 2025, whose results mark the culmination of a six-year educational journey and a defining contribution to the School’s 105th year. Their success reflects not only academic excellence, but the growth, leadership and values developed from their commencement in Year 7 through to their final year as Stuartholme students.

In 2025, 100% of Stuartholme students were awarded a Queensland Certificate of Education, reinforcing the School’s commitment to supporting every student with confidence and purpose.

9% achieved an ATAR of 98 or above, placing them among Queensland’s highest-achieving senior students. In addition, 48% of ATAR-eligible students achieved an ATAR of 90 and above, with 91% of the Class of 2025 achieving an ATAR of 80 or equivalent and above, opening doors to a wide range of tertiary pathways and future opportunities.

Stuartholme School offers a cost-effective and convenient transport option for getting your daughter/s to and from the school.

Brisbane Bus Lines run four bus routes exclusively for Stuartholme students each morning and afternoon.

Find out more about our bus routes and ticket prices here.

Arabella Robinson (Class of 2025)

“Through the halls of Stuartholme I have learnt to love, learn, grow and be the person I want to be in the world. The music we shared echoed through those years, enriching our lives and binding our memories, just as the seasons spent on the netball courts and touch football fields taught me teamwork, resilience, and pride in our community. But walking through the halls of Stuartholme I have never been alone, as no matter how far apart, we are always and forever sisters of the Sacred Heart.”

Elizabeth Wilkinson (Class of 2025)

“My time at Stuartholme has shaped me in countless ways, and I will always be incredibly grateful for the experience. The community which I have been part of, and the genuine and supportive connections I have made, has truly shaped the person I have become today, and has given me confidence, resilience and a strong sense of belonging.”

As the Principal, I am delighted to introduce you to our vibrant community and the myriad of opportunities that await your daughter here.

Stuartholme is a Years 5 to 12 Catholic girls’ school in Brisbane and we are guided by the Sacred Heart Goals, which shape our educational philosophy and inform everything we do. Our Goals are the foundation upon which our School stands – a steadfast commitment to faith, intellectual growth, social awareness, building community and personal growth.

With over 850 students, the School prides itself on being small enough for each student to be personally known, yet large enough to offer an extensive, ever-changing and dynamic range of opportunities.

As Brisbane’s only Catholic girls’ boarding school, Stuartholme’s boarding community remains in the centre of our heritage-listed main building. 150 girls live at Stuartholme and every interaction I experience is friendly and open-hearted. The boarders become sisters in the truest sense of the word. We see this bond stay just as strong years after they leave the Stuartholme gates.

Stuartholme is one of over 200 Sacred Heart Schools worldwide, an order founded by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800. Sophie’s goal was to educate girls so they could have a transforming influence in society. Her educational approach remains relevant today, putting the students at the heart so they can be challenged in a supportive and affirming environment to reach their potential in all areas of development – spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical.

Our learning models are dynamic and engaging, fostering critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. With a focus on inquiry-based learning and real-world applications, we empower our students to become lifelong learners and compassionate leaders.

At Stuartholme School, we pride ourselves on an educational ethos that places the individual learning journey of each girl at the very heart of our approach. This philosophy has yielded remarkable outcomes, a testament to our belief that when we cultivate the right environment, every student can flourish. The academic achievements of our students in 2025 are a clear indication of this success, with 48% of our girls achieving an ATAR over 90% or above, and an impressive 91% scoring 80 or equivalent and above. These results are a validation of our collective effort to lift all students to their highest potential.

However, it’s important to remember that while these academic achievements are significant, they represent just one facet of what it means to be truly prepared for the challenges of the world. At Stuartholme, we are committed to nurturing every aspect of our students’ development, ensuring they are ready to make their mark on the world with confidence

Beyond the classroom, Stuartholme offers a wealth of opportunities for students to explore their passions and interests. From competitive sports teams to vibrant arts programs, drama and musical performances, there is something for every student. We are also deeply committed to social justice, providing numerous avenues for students to engage with issues that matter and make a positive impact both within and beyond our community.

In the words of one of our Sisters, Mother Janet Erskine Stuart, a “Sacred Heart education is not meant to turn the children out small and finished but seriously begun on a wide basis. They must leave us with self-knowledge, energy, and purpose.”

I warmly invite you to visit Stuartholme and discover the vibrant and compassionate community which encompasses the values of faith, learning, community, social justice, and personal growth that empowers young women to lead. Our community is a true testament of what a Stuartholme School education can provide.

Daniel Crump 
Principal

As an International School of the Sacred Heart, Stuartholme has a reputation for providing a devoted, supportive learning environment, fostering a sense of community, and belonging for each girl. 

The School offers a secure, safe and dynamic learning environment where each student has the opportunity to have a rich and rewarding learning experience. Our well-rounded education program also offers a secure pathway to a career or to further study at Australian and overseas universities.

• International network of friends
• Experience life of studying abroad
• Broadened sense of travel and learning

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Stuartholme School offers several scholarships and bursaries to assist students and families. Find out more here.