Welcome Located in the leafy Northern suburb of Ascot, St Margaret s is an independent, Anglican girls day school and boarding school which aims to provide excellence in teaching and learning within a broad, balanced and flexible curriculum, underpinned by a supportive Christian environment which reflects the philosophy of the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent. At St Margaret s, our boarders are housed in the heart of our Ascot campus a safe and tranquil environment surrounded by tree-lined streets, well-kept gardens and residences, and views that extend across the river and cityscape to the distant ranges. With the capacity to host and cater for up to 217 guests, we offer the perfect venue and services for your next stay in Brisbane. In addition to the accommodation, we are also able to provide catering throughout your stay. Our onsite Catering Operations Manager and his team provide well-balanced and varied menus with the freshest seasonal ingredients. All meals are served in our Dining Hall, which is directly adjacent to our Boarding House. These areas are ideal for camps, retreats and for intrastate, interstate and international groups requiring accommodation. There is also an opportunity to hire several of our onsite school facilities during your stay. Our 50m Olympic size swimming pool and main school gymnasium can be booked, pending availability. We also have several other venue spaces that provide an ideal space to hold team meetings and events during your stay. Our Arts Centre Foyer, Eton Hall, The Loft or M s Café are all onsite, easily accessible venue spaces that can be booked, pending availability.
Location Location Overlooking the Brisbane River, the city skyline and the distant ranges, St Margaret's is situated in a magnificent hilltop position in the leafy suburb of Ascot, only 10 minutes from Brisbane s city centre and close to public transport. Street Address: 11 Petrie Street, Ascot, Queensland, 4007 Major Venues & Landmarks Located close to the city centre, St Margaret s is an easily accessible venue that is near many major sports facilities, venues and landmarks within Brisbane. National Cricket Centre, Albion YMCA, Bowen Hills Centenary Aquatic Centre & Health Club, Spring Hill Ballymore Stadium, Herston Brisbane City Indoor Sports Complex Suncorp Stadium/Lang Park, Milton The Gabba, Woolloongabba State Hockey Centre, Colmslie Brisbane Entertainment Centre Sports Centre, Boondall Ashgrove Sports Ground, Ashgrove The University of Queensland, St Lucia Colmslie Recreation Centre, Colmslie Queensland Tennis Centre, Tennyson Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler 2.3km 3.0km 5.0km 5.7km 5.7km 6.9km 9.6km 11.0km 11.1km 11.4km 12.1km 13.6km 15.9km 16.6km Transport Train Albion Rail Station is only 1km from St Margaret s. Bus Services Belbaker Bus Charters can provide you with a quote for your transportation needs whilst in Brisbane. More information about their services can be found on their website: https://www.belbaker.com.au. Air Roma Street Transit Centre and the International and Domestic Airports are both located 10 minutes away by car. Visit Translink (https://translink.com.au) to find the best route to and from the school using public transport closest to your door.
The Boarding House During the school holidays, our Boarding House at St Margaret s can accommodate up to 198 guests within a variety of dormitories spread over three floors. Each dormitory has been named after a significant woman from Australia s short but colourful history and have a combination of single, double and quad share cubicles. Our quad share cubicles reside in Longman, Macarthur, McKillop and Sutherland, while our single and double cubicles are in O Neil, Durack 1 and 2, Chisholm and Kenny. All dormitories have their own common areas central to their rooms, which offers a great communal space for down time. These areas have lounges and bean bags, TVs, DVD players, fridges and microwaves. The Boarding House also has a basic, self-contained kitchen that has two work stations and can be used throughout the duration of your stay. There is also an industrial-capacity laundry facility onsite that is easily accessible. Our Boarding House is completely equipped with ducted air-conditioning that also has reverse cycle cooling and heating.
Durack College Durack College is a boutique newly-refurbished residence with 25 air-conditioned rooms available for hire. Durack College is set in a quiet garden enclave adjacent to St Margaret s Anglican Girls School, with stunning views of the river, city centre and beyond. The College has four different accommodation offerings with two accommodation wings Raphael and Clewer. The Raphael wing includes seven double bedrooms, main kitchen, The Oratory, student lounge and flexible learning studio. Clewer has 18 rooms in total with nine rooms on each level (ground and level one). This includes five deluxe garden view rooms and four deluxe city view rooms on each level. At the end of each level are baggage storage, shared bathrooms and kitchenettes. Durack College has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, as well as two kitchenettes with a fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and sandwich maker. The College also has formal dining and conference facilities in The Oratory including a large screen LCD TV with data access. There is also a communal barbecue located in the outdoor recreation space, as well as a laundry facility. Similarly, Durack College has a dedicated onsite catering team with experience hosting a wide range of events and group bookings.
Additional Information Basic Self-Catering Facilities Throughout the duration of your stay, you are welcome to use our Eton Kitchen which is a self-contained kitchen that has two work stations and basic amenities attached. There is also an industrial-capacity laundry facility onsite that is easily accessible. Onsite Catering Our experienced Catering Operations Manager and his team provide well-balanced and varied menus. All meals are served buffet style in our Eton Dining Hall which is directly adjacent to our Boarding House. We are happy to tailor a specific menu for you throughout your stay or you may choose from our catering menus. Meal times can also be altered to what is convenient for you and your associated teams or groups. Linen Linen is included in your stay including sheets, pillow/pillowcase. Guests are required to bring their own towels. Beds will be fully fitted ready for your arrival and guests are required to remove bedding following instructions provided on departure. Cleaning The Boarding House is fully cleaned before your arrival. It is the responsibility of group members to keep their area clean and tidy during their stay and upon departure. Bathrooms and common areas will be cleaned during your stay. Parking Parking availability for buses and vehicles will be street parking immediately adjacent to the Boarding House on Lapraik Street or Towers Street.
The Arts Centre Foyer Our highly sought-after Arts Centre Foyer is perched high on Petrie Terrace and has magnificent panoramic views of the Brisbane River, city centre and beyond. Our Arts Centre Foyer has the capacity to hold 250 guests for a cocktail soiree or 160 guests for a seated buffet or two/three course breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Arts Centre Foyer is complemented by our main Arts Centre Terrace, which provides the perfect setting for pre or post event canapés and drinks overlooking the city skyline. Venue Features: Exclusive use of the Arts Centre Foyer & Terrace Air-conditioned venue Conference tables with linen & chairs Lectern & microphone Data projector capabilities Complimentary wi-fi The Arts Centre 20-250 Room hire applies
Eton Hall Eton Hall is a multi-purpose function venue available to be hired for large conferences, workshops, trade shows or cultural events. Eton Hall has the capacity to hold up to 450 guests cocktail style and up to 240 guests seated. The Eton Court, located directly outside the entrance to Eton Hall is a great space for pre or post event canapés and drinks. Venue Features: Exclusive use of Eton Court Conference tables with linen & chairs Lectern & microphone Inbuilt stage Complimentary wi-fi Eton Hall 100-450 Room hire applies
The Loft Our newest venue, The Loft, is a state-of-the-art collaborative lecture space located in our Jackson Wing which seats up to 115 guests theatre style, and is an ideal venue for team meetings, lectures or conferences. The Loft has been fitted with a mix of fixed and swivel chairs in tiered levels, as well as advanced audio-visual components and capabilities. Venue Features: Lectern & microphone Air-conditioned space Data projector capabilities Complimentary wi-fi The Jackson Wing 20-115 Room hire applies
M s Café The eclectic décor and design of M s Café, contrasted beautifully by the adjoining deck and garden area, makes it a great venue for an intimate training workshop, product launch or networking event. The internal area seats up to 50 guests sit down and up to 130 guests cocktail style with the use of the adjoining deck. Venue Features: Exclusive use of M s Café Air-conditioned venue Conference tables & tables PA System (additional charges may apply) Complimentary wi-fi M s Café 20-130 Room hire applies
The Next Step If you are considering St Margaret s as your chosen accommodation and would like to enquire further or arrange a site inspection with our Functions & Events Coordinator, please contact Kari Coombes on 07 3862 0757 or functions@ssa.qld.edu.au. We can tentatively hold a date for up to seven working days. If you would like to proceed with your venue booking, we will require an initial deposit payment and signed booking agreement to confirm. We look forward to welcoming you to St Margaret s and ensuring that you have a great stay with us. St Margaret s Anglican Girls School 11 Petrie Street, Ascot, QLD 4007 P 07 3862 0757 E functions@ssa.qld.edu.au