Our Facilities - Now and for the Future

Somerset College offers world-class facilities designed to inspire engagement, innovation, and excellence in both teaching and learning—inside and beyond the classroom. Our state-of-the-art campus has continuously evolved, integrating cutting-edge spaces for Sport, Performing Arts, and Design, alongside dynamic, future-focused classrooms in both the Junior and Senior Schools. These exceptional facilities empower students to excel, create, and thrive in a learning environment that fosters curiosity, collaboration, and success.

At Somerset College, our cutting-edge facilities are designed to incorporate best-practice innovations in technology, sustainability, and modern pedagogy. From environmentally conscious features to flexible learning spaces, every element of our campus is purpose-built to support engaging, student-centered learning. Thoughtfully designed classroom layouts, furnishings, and interactive spaces foster collaboration, creativity, and adaptability—key skills for future success.

As a leader in progressive campus development, Somerset College continuously evolves to reflect the latest trends in education and the corporate world. Our dynamic learning and meeting spaces are designed to cultivate the collaborative, real-world skills demanded by emerging careers. Through our strategic campus masterplan, we provide students with a competitive edge, ensuring they excel in their academic, sporting, and professional pursuits at the highest level.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include:

• The Arnison Building – the College's Main Reception, Accounts and staff office space.
• The Aitkenhead Building - a state of the art Junior School facility including eight classrooms and four specialist spaces for Music, ICT, STEM, and Art, plus the Yarning Circle and Moses Plaza.
• The Design Centre - an architectural feature in the Senior School with classrooms for Digital Technologies, Design and Entrepreneurship.
• The Ray Building – featuring teaching areas, dance rooms, a dining room, alfresco eating areas, cafeteria and Somerset Retail.
• The Dr Peter Brown Building – incorporating the Knowledge and Information Precinct (library) and flexible learning spaces.
• Suzanne Roberts Performing Arts Centre – Featuring a large theatre, black box theatre, and dedicated rehearsal spaces for drama, music, and performances.
• The Great Hall – a large hall for assemblies, chapels and important ceremonies.
• In the Senior School – Science and Engineering Technology laboratories, an Art/Graphics Centre, a Year 11 Common Room and a Year 12 Senior Learning Centre.
• Student Services Hub – incorporating facilities for Senior School students such as locker rooms, meeting rooms and offices for key staff.
• Early Learning Precinct – A learning hub for Pre-Prep to Year 2 students, featuring a Pre-Prep centre, state-of-the-art classrooms, breakout spaces, and covered teaching areas.
• The Craig Bassingthwaighte Centre - A high-performance fitness centre featuring a fully-equipped gym, strength and conditioning coaches, multi-purpose room, physio and allied health services.
• Sports Facilities – A floodlit, multipurpose Olympic-size synthetic turf Hockey field, multiple sporting courts, including Tennis, Basketball, Netball, Futsal and Volleyball, a tartan running track, and an Indoor Sports Stadium for year-round training and competition.
• Swimming Complex – Olympic-sized heated swimming pool and two heated learn-to-swim pools
• Undercover Car Park - with 200 spaces for convenience and accessibility