Boarding
The Hutchins School is an internationally-accredited Anglican day and boarding school for boys from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. We provide an inspirational education where each boy strives to achieve his personal best and is willing to serve his community as an informed and active citizen; locally, nationally and globally. Hutchins supportive learning community works together to build character in boys.
Established in 1846, Hutchins is one of Australia’s oldest schools, with a reputation for excellence in educating boys and an outstanding academic record. Hutchins is a founding member of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition.
Our main campus is located five kilometres from Hobart’s city centre with expansive grounds overlooking the picturesque River Derwent and kunanyi / Mount Wellington. The School has modern classrooms, state-of-the-art science and computer laboratories, three libraries, a high-speed broadband connection, a Performing Arts Centre, a chapel and a newly redeveloped boarding house. Our extensive sporting facilities include one turf cricket wicket, four turf cricket nets, three playing fields, a gymnasium, one fully-equipped rowing training facility and six tennis courts.
Hutchins provides the resources, programs and pastoral care systems tailored to the specific needs of boys; implemented, taught and supported by a staff passionate about boys’ education in a safe learning environment and within a culture that promotes a core set of values and a global consciousness. The result is a journey which sees our boys grow into well-educated young men of character, prepared for the future world and willing to participate in it for the good of others.
Burbury House
Our boarders experience a genuine family atmosphere within our spacious state of the art boarding facility that overlooks the River Derwent. Real families and residential tutors who are dedicated to providing a safe, secure and enriching environment surround our boarders.
Students enjoy spacious, attractively furnished rooms, bathrooms, and welcoming leisure areas including a theatre room, games room, kitchen, music room and self-directed learning or problem-based learning spaces. Boarders also have access to the School’s sporting facilities, a gym and a weights room.
Our boarders enjoy a wide range of weekend activities and are provided with many opportunities to enjoy Tasmania’s spectacular scenery and waterways by taking part in outdoor pursuits such as bushwalking, mountain biking and sailing. Sports such as indoor cricket, hockey, soccer, touch football and basketball are on offer as well as embracing our diverse arts and culture scene.
Boarders’ meals are often the envy of day students with our chef catering for all dietary requirements and providing a variety of nutritional and delicious meals.
Boarding provides an opportunity for boys to be mentored and supported in a welcoming and safe environment as they embark on their Hutchins journey – a journey which aims to challenge and develop students both academically and personally into outstanding young men of character. Importantly, they have the chance to share these experiences through the friendships they build – many of which last a lifetime.
Academic support
Hutchins has a proud history of outstanding academic success. Our students consistently rank among the highest academic achievers within the state and nationally and our alumni include 24 Rhodes Scholars.
Boarders receive nightly academic support in addition to after school tutoring opportunities from our academic staff. Personalised programs allow our students to achieve their best.
Further information about Burbury House can be found in our Boarding Snapshot.
Why choose Hutchins?
The Hutchins School offers your son a unique learning experience in an environment and structure specifically designed for boys within a nurturing environment where boys are challenged and supported to be the best they can be.
