Ipswich Grammar School

This is Ipswich Grammar School. The oldest grammar school in Queensland and a Prep to Year 12 independent day and boarding school. Our distinctive culture, borne out of our 154-year heritage and traditions, sets us apart from other boys’ schools. Our boys live and breathe our motto Labore Et Honore to work hard with honour. We challenge our staff and our boys to be exceptional performers every day and we invite you to be part of our community.

With over 150 years of experience in teaching boys, we understand what makes them tick. Over this time we have developed and implemented innovative approaches to address the specific learning needs of boys with focused curriculum, specialist teachers and a unique approach to teaching called ‘Explicit Teaching’.

Every day for our boys is stimulating, unique and exciting. We tap into their sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them. By tailoring programs and activities to meet our students’ specific needs, we ensure every boy has the opportunity to reach his full academic, cultural and social potential.

Today’s world is ever-changing. We embrace innovation at Ipswich Grammar and the challenges it brings. We encourage our boys to explore exciting new possibilities, exposing them to different opportunities and experiences that will set them on the path to being confident, connected lifelong learners who also possess strong moral values.

We foster an encouraging environment that delivers more than exceptional academic results. Our GPS status sees boys from Years 5 to 12 take part in various activities between member schools. Whether it is sport, debating, the arts, literacy, or the sciences, our boys are given the opportunity to excel and network in any field. They are supported by staff from various backgrounds that bring world-class knowledge and experience to the classroom, playing field, and laboratories.

The opportunity to educate your son is a privilege we take very seriously and we regard with immense honour. We understand parents want their boy to have a stimulating, well-rounded education; one that ensures that they will be ready to forge a successful life beyond school. At Ipswich Grammar School we deliver that and much more.

At our School, we strongly champion the value of a boys-only education and we nurture each and every boy that walks through our gates. We have developed an exceptional, progressive and multi-faceted approach to education, tailored to the needs of boys from Prep to Year 12.

Social and emotional wellbeing matter just as much as our boys’ academic and extra-curricular results. Our boys are supported both within and beyond the classroom with inspirational role models and effective mentors. Invariably what sets us apart from other schools is our distinctive culture, borne out of our 154-year heritage which is still alive and well to this day. Our boys live and breathe our motto Labore Et Honore to work hard with honour. Come and see this for yourself on a tour or at Open Day.

Our statement of intent and aspiration, and the call to action that guides all of us at Ipswich Grammar School is we will challenge ourselves and our boys to be exceptional performers.

We are driven to help our boys discover their talents, broaden their horizons and develop their personal character. We do this by fostering resilience, honour and belonging. We also focus on enhancing communication skills, encouraging teamwork and embracing innovation. At the end of their academic journey at Ipswich Grammar School, our boys are ready to be leading, open-minded citizens in 21st century global communities.

Tradition is important and still shapes some of our guiding principles but we also seek to build on the past and look ahead. This is an innovation rich school that enthusiastically embraces the partnership we have with parents in developing fine young men ready to lead rich and rewarding lives.