Our School

Pembroke is a successful, vibrant and caring school featuring a diverse community of learners. The School was established in 1974 through the visionary amalgamation of two neighbouring schools – Girton Girls and King’s College for boys.

In 1974, Girton Girls’ School and King’s College for boys joined forces to establish Pembroke School, creating a legacy of quality, inclusive co-education.

Pembroke's Strategic Plan 2030 lights the way for our next chapter as a world-leading provider of quality, inclusive co-education.

The governance of the School is vested in the School Board which delegates the management and day-to-day running of the School to the Principal.

A large and cohesive team of around 300 people work and teach at Pembroke. Staff are supported, encouraged and respected as professionals and experts in their field.

Pembroke School is located 3.5 kilometres east of the city of Adelaide, South Australia, in leafy Kensington Park.

As South Australia's first school to offer the International Baccalaureate, Pembroke is determined to help shape a hopeful future through global learning.

Pembroke recognises the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and respects their ongoing connection with the land.

One of the many ways in which Pembroke is truly independent is our unique approach to the collective spirituality of our diverse community.

Pembroke School has developed and regularly reviews and updates policies on a wide range of issues, including those directly affecting the wellbeing of our School Community.

School Archives form an integral part of the history of our School, including our founding schools, King’s and Girton.