Boarding at TAS is flexible and is offered as seven-days-a-week boarding or casual boarding as available. Girls and boys reside in separate Houses, under the care of specialist staff who understand their differing needs.
The TAS Boarding Experience
TAS is a fully co-educational boarding and day school, all situated on our beautiful School grounds. Founded in 1894, TAS has been a boarding school with day students for most of its history. In 2016, girls became part of the Senior school community, including boarding. The strong history of boarding continues to pervade the heart of the school and with boarding being offered from Year 6-12, our 240 boarders represent close to 50% of the Middle and Senior School students.
The boarding houses provide academic support giving our boarding students a real advantage, as well as an active and rich social and recreational life through our Boarders Recreation Program.
Girls and boys reside in separate accommodation, under the care of specialist and passionate staff who understand and support their needs.
To recognise the bespoke support required to our youngest boarders, we have created the Junior Boarding precinct in the Dangar (Boys) and Moyes (Girls) Houses. This is home to Year 6/ 7 Boarders who are under the care of the Head of Junior Boarding. While the boys and girls reside in their own houses, the precinct is linked not only by a courtyard, but by its values and processes. From shared afternoon teas and prep, to activities in the evening and on weekends. These houses also offer the boarders varying experiences of shared living, from smaller rooms to larger dorms, providing each student the skills they will need to thrive in senior boarding.
Senior Boarding: Independence, Support, and Community
Senior boy boarders (Years 8 -12) are accommodated in the senior houses of Abbott, Croft or Tyrrell, in houses full of history and character going back to our roots. In these houses, boarders have their own study and bedroom space in shared dormitories of between three or four boys (Years 8 -10), twin share (Year 11) and all Year 12 boarders have their own room.
Years 8-12 girl boarders are accommodated in the two modern Girls Boarding Houses (Nina Macdonald and Charlotte May Wright), creating a safe and homely environment in a state of the art facility. Girls reside in shared rooms with all aspects of the interior design focused on maintaining a sense of privacy within light, bright rooms. Year 12 girls have their own room, with Year 11 having twin share.
All houses have their own common area, a place to connect with their peers and enjoy each other’s company.
All houses have a ‘Head of House’, who are experienced staff who provide such dedication and interest in the happiness and welfare of their students. They are pivotal, along with our other House Parents and Boarding Staff to provide the exceptional support that we are renowned for.
“The new junior boarding facility has been a remarkable success, offering a nurturing and structured environment that has exceeded expectations.
For Charlie, this marks his first extended time away from home—and it’s been a seamless transition. The camaraderie among the country boys was immediate, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The boarding staff play a pivotal role, offering just the right balance of guidance and independence, helping each boy grow with confidence and resilience.
One of the most striking differences has been the absence of smartphones and personal technology. This shift has fostered genuine connection, outdoor play, and meaningful social interaction. It’s been the perfect foundation for a rich and rewarding boarding experience.
Charlie now shares his days with friends he proudly calls brothers, and it’s clear he’s found a second home.”
Jacquie Henderson of Scone
Casual boarding: Connecting School and Home
Casual boarding offers day students the opportunity to stay overnight at school when involvement in activities or family circumstances make it convenient. It’s a wonderful way for day students to experience life alongside their boarding friends and become more fully immersed and connected to the TAS community.