The Cathedral School
Discover The Cathedral School for your children. Centrally located in Townsville Australia, the school campus is 24 acres of serene, peaceful gardens shaded by towering rain trees. At its heart lies a natural lagoon teeming with wildlife (a favourite spot for our school fishing club).
The school offers a co-educational program from Prep to Year 12 that is unsurpassed by the betterknown metropolitan schools. Students achieve top academic outcomes and enjoy modern learning and living facilities. Extensive on-campus sporting and social development programs provide students with an environment in which to grow and flourish.
BOARDING YEAR 7 TO 10
Boarding provides an opportunity for the development of character, self-discipline, leadership and initiative, whilst nurturing lifelong friendships. Boarders participate in a range of cocurricular activities outside of school hours including attending cultural, social and sporting events. A weekly schedule of activities to which transport is provided enables students to enjoy independence within a safe and supervised school arranged activity. Some activities charge an entrance fee. It is recommended students have spending money to enable their participation.
Short-Term Program
Sample studying abroad with our short-term Summer School Program! Flexible start dates and minimum oneweek programs provide international students an option to sample studying at The Cathedral School during their summer holidays.
Our Summer School program provides a cultural and language immersion experience. Students will be placed in mainstream classes and be included in the complete educational program. Students are expected to give their best efforts towards the academic program and uphold the rules and expectations placed upon all students enrolled at The Cathedral School. However, students are not required to participate in formal assessment. Students will receive a Certificate of Participation at the conclusion of the program.
START DATES
Summer School enrollments are accepted in terms two, three and four. Students must commence at the start of the week, but can commence in any of the weeks during the term that Summer School is offered. Students must enroll for a minimum of 1 week and a maximum of 1 term.
2026
Term 2: 21 April–18 June
Term 3: 14 July–17 September
Term 4: 7 October–2 December
Flights for boarding students should be scheduled to arrive at the Townsville Airport the day prior to the first day of the Summer School program and depart the day after the end of the program.
Interested in dates for year 2027 or 2028? Please scan the QR code:
What To Bring To School
JUNIOR: PREP TO YEAR 6
Travel and Medical Insurance Policy
Black leather lace up school shoes
White crew socks
Quality lace-up jogging shoe (any colour)
School bag
Water bottle
Packed lunch in a cold bag –snack, morning tea and lunch
Sunscreen
JUNIOR SECONDARY: YEAR 7 TO YEAR 10
Travel and Medical Insurance Policy
Black leather lace up school shoes
White crew socks
Quality lace-up jogging shoe (any colour)
Laptop
Calculator
Notebook and pen
School bag
Water bottle
Packed lunch in a cold bag –morning tea and lunch+
Sunscreen
+ A packed lunch is not required for boarders in Year 7 – 10.
FEE SCHEDULE
Application Fee $300 non-refundable.
Confirmation Fee $100 non-refundable.
SCHOOL DAY TIMETABLE
School Bus to School Between 7am and 8am
Arrive at School 8.10am – 8.25am
School Day starts 8.35am
School Day ends 3.10pm
School
What To Bring To Boarding
Bank card to withdraw cash from an ATM or via Eftpos
Medium mesh laundry bag (for washing socks & underwear)
Small/medium sized padlocks x 4
Casual clothes (shorts/skirts/shirts/dresses) x 4
Swim wear including long sleeve sun shirt x 1
Jeans/slacks and collared/dress shirt or simple dress x 2
Sandal/casual shoes
Lightweight Jacket/Jumper x 1
Toiletries
Medication to last the duration of your stay
Adapter for plugs for electrical items
NOTE:
1. All meals are provided.
2. All bed linen, towels and a pillow is provided.
3. Students visit shops weekly where they can purchase items of need.
4. Label all clothes with your school issued laundry number.
5. Medication MUST be handed in to boarding staff.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
1. Students must be learning English at school
2. Students must demonstrate a beginner level of English
What can a beginner-level learner of English do?
• Students can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases for immediate needs and understanding classroom instructions.
• Students can introduce themselves and other people and can ask and answer questions about personal details, such as where they live, things they have and people they know.
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Brisbane Airport chaperon (to transfer from international to domestic terminal): $280 one way
Townsville Airport to School Transfer: $35 one way
HOW TO APPLY
Complete an application form online.
Townsville –A taste of the tropics
Townsville is the perfect environment for educating healthy and happy children. From the Great Barrier Reef and its tropical islands to the lush rainforests and World Heritage listed national parks, this peaceful coastal town is equally well described as a coastal village and modern metropolis. It’s a place to discover, appreciate and immerse in nature but is also Northern Australia’s largest urban center operating a major shipping port, commerce, mining, and agriculture.
Safe and serene, Townsville is the perfect escape from the traffic, the pollution, and the stress of city life. You won’t find yourself shaded out by a skyscraper, in Townsville, the sun will shine on your face, birdsong will fill your ears and you’ll feel sand between your toes.
Townsville offers an environment where minds are free from stress and distractions and focused on learning. Cathedral graduates achieve their academic potential and have their choice of universities anywhere in the world.
Bringing the family?
Where to stay
Townsville offers several serviced apartments that are suitably located along the school bus route and offer easy access to the sights of the city.
Itara & Jacana Apartments itara-jacana.com.au
Rydges Southbank rydges.com/accommodation/townsvilleqld/townsville/self-contained-apartments
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites oakshotels.com/en/oaks-gateway-suites
Quest Townsville on Eyre questapartments.com.au/properties/qld/ townsville/quest-townsville-on-eyre
Aligned Corporate Residences acresidences.com.au/properties/townsvilleserviced-apartments-residences/
What to do in Townsville
Townsville is a great place to visit and offers many sightseeing experiences for tourists plus entertainment and event options, museums, theatres, sports, zoos, shops, and markets.
Here are just a few suggestions!
• Catch the ferry to Magnetic Island
• Throw a line in at Aplins Weir on the Ross River to catch a Barramundi
• Walk up Castle Hill
• Cheer on the Cowboys at a Rugby League game
• Dine at The Shorehouse
• Build a sandcastle at The Strand
• Spot a Koala on the Fort Walks Magnetic Island
• Wander through the Cotters Market in the Mall
Townsville Weather is warm all year round
Crystal blue skies and sunny days with daily temperatures in the cooler months ranging from 14°C to 24°C, and in the warmer months temperatures range between 25°C to 32°C.
Townsville Time Zone
Townsville is a similar time zone making keeping in touch with family and friends at home easy.
Getting to Townsville
Connect to the Townsville Airport via Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Cairns.