Co-educational Boarding for Years 7 to 12 with the distinct Parallel Learning model.
Providing the best possible pathway to your child’s future
Clayfield College offers traditional boarding and flexible day/urban boarding options to suit your family’s needs. Boarding at Clayfield is an incredibly rewarding and unique experience. Your child will learn and grow in a safe, caring and supportive environment. Previously offering girls-only boarding, the College currently offers boys’ boarding in Years 7 and 8.
Wellbeing and Boarding at Clayfield
By sharing a home with other students from across Australia and the globe, your child will build lifelong bonds with the Clayfield boarding community, a true family atmosphere. Clayfield College provides its boarders with outstanding opportunities beyond the regular classroom; plus an educational framework that is intentionally structured to maximise their growth at all stages of their development.
The care, safety and wellbeing of your child is paramount. Our caring and experienced boarding staff work closely with families to ensure your child settles and feels supported as quickly as possible.
With boarding, the best of both worlds experience extends beyond the classroom and prepares students for a bright future in all its fullness.
Carolyn Hauff Boarding House
The Carolyn Hauff Boarding House is conveniently located north of Brisbane city and just a short 10-minute drive from the domestic and international airports. The Eagle Junction Railway Station is also only a five-minute walk away, with a bus stop located at the Boarding House doorstep.
As a former hospital, the Boarding House provides separate living facilities for boys and girls, while still benefiting from shared services such as catering.
Living at Clayfield
Our facilities include a Physical Education Centre with fitness studios, 25-metre outdoor pool, tennis and netball courts and extensive green space and ovals. There are also a number of whole school facilities including the Chapel, Learning Resource Centre, Technology Labs, and School Assembly Hall. Shops, cinemas and other leisure facilities are easily accessible.
Boarding Options to Suit You
As our lives get busier, we understand that parents require a level of flexibility to meet their commitments.
Clayfield College has a number of boarding options to suit modern-day family lifestyles. Whether you are looking for a full-time boarding experience for your child, or a weekly place from Monday to Friday, we can provide a boarding option tailored to your needs.
- Weekly (flexi/urban) boarding
- Full-time boarding
Considering International Boarding?
Clayfield College is located in the beautiful inner-northern Brisbane suburb of Clayfield, only six and a half kilometres from the central business district. Well-served by public transport, the College is ten minutes from Brisbane International Airport which offers direct flights to many cities in South-East Asia.
Why study in Brisbane?
Brisbane is a cosmopolitan hub for arts, culture and dining, with plenty of charm. It is the capital of Queensland with a population of over 2,800,000 people and Australia’s third largest city. International students can expect a safe and caring, culturally diverse environment with a relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Find out why Brisbane is the perfect place to study.
Learn more about the Enrolment and Tuition Fees at Clayfield.
Learn more about boarding at Clayfield College and our unique Parallel Learning model which offers students the best of both worlds.
Learn more about International Boarding at Clayfield College and how to enrol.
International students can apply for enrolment by contacting the College directly or Jennifer Messina from Global Learner, our exclusive International Education Consultant. Jennifer is a well-respected leader and educator, both at high school and university level, with more than 30 years’ experience in assisting international families transition from their home country to a new education system in Australia. Please click here to contact Global Learner or click here to email.
Co-educational Boarding at Clayfield
In 2024, Clayfield College is accepting boarding enrolments from male students (Years 7 and 8) and female students (Years 7 to 12). The boarding experience mirrors the Parallel Learning model and provides a safe, nurturing environment for all students.
Boarding Enquiry Form 2024
