Domestic Boarding

All boarders have the opportunity to have weekend/evening sign-outs, given that they are signed out to an approved person as identified by the child’s parent/family/guardian. This consent can be granted on an ongoing basis to a specifically designated person or can be communicated to boarding staff as a ‘once off’ via verbal consent.

If extended leave is required, this can be applied for via the school.

Weekend leave can be granted for boarders so they can spend time with friends and relatives. This leave is only granted with the permission of parents or caregivers who can also approve students to travel with other authorised individuals.

Students are provided with regular access and opportunities to access our laundry facilities to ensure that their clothes are fresh and clean.

Yes, our kitchen staff are regularly informed of any student dietary requirements, including allergies and anaphylaxis and will cater to these needs.

To celebrate the opening of the new Madjirra Boarding House, the school is currently offering a limited number of Foundation Boarding Scholarships. To find out more about this scholarship, enquire at haileyburyrendall@haileybury.com.au.

The school also offers General Excellence and Academic scholarships, and Indigenous students are also encouraged to apply for the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program scholarships through the Smith Family or the Larrakia Scholarship.

During the term, day students can board for short to mid-term periods of time. This option is particularly popular amongst parents who travel during the school year, or students who prefer to board Monday to Friday and return home for the weekends. Sessional boarding is only available when space allows, so please contact us for further information.

The Head of Boarding oversees the Boarding Program and provides an important link between Boarding and the Day School. They are supported by a team of professional and highly trained staff who provide 24-hour care.

In Boarding, we maintain the highest standards of safety and take seriously our duty of care to your students. Your child’s safety is our number one priority with full risk management plans in place for activities and outings, supported by well-documented policies and procedures. Excellent pastoral care programmes, as well as access to health centres, counsellors, and staff, look after your students' wellbeing. Overnight staff provide security. Rooms are lockable and belongings are stored appropriately.

Junior bedrooms consist of two student areas, each with their own study area with desk, chair, lamp, bookshelves and storage. Senior rooms are generally designed for individual use, though boarders do have an option to share a room if this is preferred. Rooms are spacious and kept cool all year round with efficient air-conditioning split systems in every room.

Yes. This is welcomed and encouraged by the school. Prior arrangement is important to ensure that your child is onsite, and not participating in one of our many activities or attending school or school events.

Linen and bedding are provided by the school. For a full packing list, please see our boarding handbook.

Local travel is managed by boarding house staff for sports training, social activities and medical appointments. The experienced team also help to arrange after-school or weekend transport from remote and regional communities.

Please visit our Fees and Payments page for the most up to date tuition fees.