About Abbotsleigh Junior School

Abbotsleigh Junior School is a Pre K to Year 12 day and Year 7-12 boarding school for girls, with a reputation for excellence for more than 130 years. As an independent Anglican school, each girl is encouraged to develop her potential in a caring Christian environment by fostering her pursuit of personal and academic excellence. By providing a broad, well-balanced education, Abbotsleigh Junior School helps each girl to develop both independence and interdependence, an appreciation of diversity, and a philosophy of life which will enable her to be a courageous, constructive, and compassionate world citizen with a will to serve.

The Early Learning Centre at Abbotsleigh Junior School is a warm and inviting space for boys and girls up to five years of age, while our Transition class is specially designed for girls aged four. Both the ELC and Transition class are based on the Woonona Avenue campus.

At Abbotsleigh, we understand and recognize the inseparable connection between wellbeing, learning, and academic success. Our Wellbeing Framework is underpinned by our Christian enrichment and our School Values: Respect, Integrity, Persistence, Compassion, and Courage. This framework is connected with and complemented by our Deep Learning and Quality Teaching Framework to enable each girl to be the best she can be.

Abbotsleigh Junior School has light-filled, flexible learning spaces with ready access to technology. There is a specialist art centre featuring a stimulating, purpose-built space with a comfortable mezzanine area for art appreciation and computer-assisted design. The school also features a well-resourced library, assembly hall, computer lab, music centre, drama facilities, science room, play areas, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.

Outside the classroom, there are a range of activities in which girls can participate, from musical ensembles and choirs to clubs and sports. These clubs cover areas such as debating, environment, robotics, service, Tournament of Minds, and a student newspaper. Sports offered include football, minkey, hockey, basketball, netball, touch football, and tennis.

Since 1885, Abbotsleigh has been inspiring girls to lead a purposeful life, to thrive, and to make a positive impact on the world of today and tomorrow, championing equality for women and girls.