Pembroke School

Pembroke fosters a co-educational environment that values equality, independence, and individualism, aiming to help students find their place and shape a hopeful future. The school emphasizes holistic education, respectful relationships, and the development of attributes such as perseverance, critical thinking, collaboration, and resourcefulness. It is a non-denominational community that celebrates students as individuals and encourages them to take their place as leaders.

The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum including the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The Junior School utilizes the IB Primary Years Programme, while the Middle School (Years 7–10) and Senior School (Years 11–12) provide pathways tailored to student growth. Specialized offerings include a French bilingual semi-immersion program, an Athlete Development Program, and an Indigenous Education Program.

Pembroke students consistently achieve outstanding Year 12 academic results, performing well above state, national, and international averages. Graduates are prepared for tertiary education, with 100% of 2023 applicants receiving placement offers. The school maintains a global community of over 17,000 old scholars who contribute to a lasting professional and social network.

The school provides a learning and caring environment that includes tailored wellbeing and pastoral programs across the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools, as well as in the boarding houses. Inclusive education is supported through specific provisions, including a Hearing Unit. Expert staff are employed to nurture students' intellectual, social, physical, creative, emotional, and spiritual development.

Pembroke is a non-selective school that welcomes applications for students from the Early Learning Centre (ELC) through to Year 12. The admissions process is supported by a dedicated team, and prospective families are encouraged to request a prospectus, attend an Open Day, or arrange a small group or personal tour. The school also offers a variety of scholarships, including those for academics, music, and boarding.

The school operates on a four-term academic year. Terms typically run from late January to early December, with breaks between terms ranging from two to three weeks. The school day generally begins at 8:25 am or 8:30 am, with finish times varying by year level, ranging from 2:50 pm for the Early Learning Centre to 3:30 pm for Middle and Senior School students (Tuesday–Friday).

Pembroke is located on two main campuses in Kensington Park, Adelaide: the Girton Campus (Junior and Senior School) and the King's Campus (Middle School). Facilities include the Shipsters Road Building for Art, Science, Design, and Digital Technology, the John Moody Centre with dining and café facilities, and access to Kensington Oval and Haslam Oval. Additionally, the school operates Old Watulunga, a 17-hectare Environmental Education Centre on the Finniss River used for outdoor education programs such as kayaking, sailing, and bushwalking.

The school provides an extensive co-curricular program designed to challenge students and help them develop skills in both individual and team settings. Offerings include the arts, sports, technology, clubs, and societies, as well as various trips and exchanges. Notable programs include an Athlete Development Program for students in Years 9 and 10 and a Resident Creatives Program.