Pembroke School has a proud history of boarding, welcoming students from around Australia and the world to their home away from home.
Boarding
Pembroke Boarding is all about connecting with students – learning who they are, where they’ve come from and where they want to go.
We deeply appreciate that moving from one’s own community to a new one is a significant life change, and thus we endeavour to make that transition as smooth, comfortable and reassuring as we possibly can.
At Pembroke, our boarders are courteous, engaging, worldly and knowledgeable. They are instilled with the understanding that, through the privilege of a well-rounded education, they bear the responsibility of contributing positively to the wider community before themselves.
The experience of boarding teaches young people how to live with and support one another in a broad and diverse environment. It helps to develop important life skills which assist students not only in their studies and interactions at school, but also throughout their lives.
Pembroke Boarding
Pembroke Boarding offers a unique opportunity for boarders to live in a strong and inclusive community where we provide exceptional care in an atmosphere of friendship and fun.
A Day in the Life
A balance of learning, recreation, sound nutrition and rest are key to boarding life at Pembroke.
Living in Adelaide
Adelaide, the vibrant capital of South Australia, is consistently ranked among the world’s most liveable cities.
Recreational Activities
In addition to our comprehensive School Co-Curricular Program, Pembroke Boarding offers boundless opportunities for recreation.
Food and Dining
At Pembroke, we know that food and dining in a residential school setting are core to the boarding experience.
Indigenous Education
Pembroke is deeply committed to supporting Indigenous students and valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
International Students
With our inclusive and unique learning and caring culture, Pembroke is a destination for international students.
From Our Boarders
It’s a great experience having the opportunity to be in Adelaide. And having a group of family, a group of mates, it’s an experience you wouldn’t get anywhere else.
— Julian, 2025 Graduate
Our Vision
Free to be ourselves and find our place as we shape a hopeful future.
Pembroke’s story began in 1974 when two single-sex schools united behind the power of co-education.
Our unique learning and caring culture fosters equality of opportunity for all, making us stronger together.