Our Boarding House

Hobart is home. Tasmania is our classroom.

There’s no better way to experience Collegiate Boarding than hearing directly from the people who live it every day.

Meet our Head of Boarding, Casey, and some of our boarders as they share what makes our Boarding House feel like home—from lifelong friendships and delicious meals to study support, weekend adventures and the caring community that surrounds every student.

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Current Parent, 2026

Fiona

“We are new parents to collegiate this year and the idea of our daughter living away from us was pretty daunting. The best part has been the flexibility, enabling us to easily communicate if our daughter needs an extra night or doesn’t need to stay. The casual nature suits us so well. I always feel secure with the way Casey manages it. I love the way the girls can go and grab afternoon tea. This casual approach makes it feel like a home away from home. I’d love other parents that maybe don’t need full time boarding to consider this as an alternative to long days on buses /or drives in the car.”

Student Wellbeing

Academic support

Dedicated evening prep sessions and study support help students achieve their personal best.

Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

From music and sport to leadership, outdoor education and performing arts, boarders can fully embrace Collegiate life.

Delicious meals

Our in-house chef prepares nutritious meals every day, with students helping choose menu favourites—including birthday dinners.

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Where they can belong.

Boarding at St Michael’s Collegiate is more than accommodation—it’s a vibrant, supportive community where girls are encouraged to grow in confidence, develop lifelong friendships and embrace every opportunity school life has to offer.

Located just minutes from Hobart’s CBD, our Boarding House provides a welcoming home for students from across Tasmania, mainland Australia and around the world.

“My daughters love the boarding community and experience. As parents, we miss them terribly, but know how much they love the boarding house, and the other opportunities available to them living there. I have seen the boarding house, and the school, bring out the best in both of my young ladies.”
Rachel Powers, 2021 Boarding Parent

Boarding House Handbook (PDF)

Highly trained staff.

The boarding team consists of staff with a broad range of qualifications and experience. This allows them to walk alongside boarders with intentional, personal care as they navigate these crucial adolescent years.

Head of Boarding, Mrs Casey Norton, has a strong background in pastoral care and experiential learning that has prepared her well for boarding. Casey is also a Collegiate graduate and has had a long and positive involvement with the School. She is known and loved by many in our community and brings a deep understanding of our school culture, along with an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing and development of young people.

Student Safety and Care

Casual and Day Boarding

Casual and day boarding are available for local day students.

Casual boarding is available for current day students from Year 5 who require accommodation for short periods, ranging from one night to a full term.

Day boarding services operate from the end of the school day until the end of boarders’ prep time at 8:30pm. This allows day students to use the Boarding House for after-school activities, join the evening meal and complete supervised homework in our dedicated Study Hub.

For more information about fees, please contact our Enrolments Team on +61 3 6211 4911 or at enrolments@collegiate.tas.edu.au

Boarding House Fees