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Welcome to Prince Alfred College, a leading independent day and boarding school for boys from ELC to Year 12, located in Adelaide, South Australia. 

Our mission is to develop young men of character and purpose, compassionate leaders who will make a positive contribution to the world around them. We are committed to providing a well-rounded and inclusive education for boys, with unique programs and approaches that are tailored to their specific needs. 

Prince Alfred College Early Learning Centre
Ages 2 to 5

Early Learning Centre

 Prince Alfred College Prep School
Reception to Year 6

Preparatory School

 Prince Alfred College Middle School
Years 7 to 9

Middle School

 Prince Alfred College Senior School
Years 10 to 12

Senior School
Prince Alfred College Boarding House

Boarding

Our Boarding House provides a home away from home for more than 150 boys from rural South Australia, interstate and overseas.

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Rhodes Scholar, Max Kirkby
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29 November 2022
Congratulations to Old Scholar Max Kirkby (PAC 2004-2018) who has been awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to attend Oxford University in 2023.
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Taking Action on Solar Poverty
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7 September 2022
Our Year 3 boys have been busy learning about our neighbouring countries and helping out our Pacific neighbours in a hands on way.
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Reds claim the John Bannon Shield
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30 August 2022
Debating is such a fabulous, if slightly different Intercollegiate contest. All that was enjoyed on the night, was achieved with a coin toss and a few sentences on a piece of paper.
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Accidental Death of an Anarchist
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17 August 2022
The Year 12 Drama class performed Accidental Death of an Anarchist, directed by Rebecca Hassam, on the 10-12 August in the Prince Philip Theatre.
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Wild weather for re-wilding
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14 June 2022
Sunday 5 June was World Environment Day, asking those across the world to live more sustainably with nature.
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Indigenous Student Welcome
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11 May 2022
On Monday 9 May, Uncle John Lochowiak (Kaurna Elder) and the Headmaster welcomed the Aboriginal students and their families for a Bush Tucker BBQ.
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National Simultaneous Storytime
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25 May 2022
On Wednesday 25 May, our Junior Primary students celebrated National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) in Australia.
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Rowing State Championships
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28 February 2022
Congratulations to all boys who competed in the SA Rowing State Championships over the weekend, bringing home an impressive seven state titles.
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New Year, New Challenges
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18 February 2022
The easing of interstate border restrictions has been welcomed by many boarding school families, but the new school year has brought new challenges.
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Australia Day Honours
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28 January 2022
Congratulations to our Old Reds who have been recognised in Australia Day Honours for their outstanding service and contribution.
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Rain, hail or shine our boys are hard at work at The Big FoPAC Car Wash! Come on down for an enthusiastic car wash experience! The donuts alone are worth the trip.

Rain, hail or shine our boys are hard at work at The Big FoPAC Car Wash! Come on down for an enthusiastic car wash experience! The donuts alone are worth the trip.

Big cars, small cars, new cars and old cars - our Prep School boys, along with our FoPAC volunteers, are looking forward welcoming you at The Big FoPAC Light Up Timor Carwash tomorrow! Our Boarders and volunteers will be serving coffee and a grab a sausage whilst you wait. Come along from 10am-1pm in the ELC carpark. We might even get to wash a 🚘!

Big cars, small cars, new cars and old cars - our Prep School boys, along with our FoPAC volunteers, are looking forward welcoming you at The Big FoPAC Light Up Timor Carwash tomorrow!
Our Boarders and volunteers will be serving coffee and a grab a sausage whilst you wait. Come along from 10am-1pm in the ELC carpark.
We might even get to wash a 🚘!

Last night our First XI cricket team defended their title as SAAS division 1 champions in emphatic fashion defeating St. Peter's under lights at Karen Rolton Oval. The match featured an incredible 324 run opening partnership from vice captain Kane Halfpenny (170) and Luke Szabo (147*) The match was capped off by a double hattrick from Hamish Case who finished with figures of 5/30. Final score: PAC 1/357 (45) defeated St. Peter's College 10/206 (37) Congratulations boys and coaches!

Last night our First XI cricket team defended their title as SAAS division 1 champions in emphatic fashion defeating St. Peter's under lights at Karen Rolton Oval.
The match featured an incredible 324 run opening partnership from vice captain Kane Halfpenny (170) and Luke Szabo (147*)
The match was capped off by a double hattrick from Hamish Case who finished with figures of 5/30.
Final score: PAC 1/357 (45) defeated St. Peter's College 10/206 (37)
Congratulations boys and coaches!

Yesterday, we celebrated Grandies Day at our Early Learning Centre. Our Grandies had the opportunity to explore our learning and play areas with their grandchildren, have a cup of tea and some refreshments and many contributed a special book to our ELC library, of which we are very appreciative. Thank you to our Prep School choirs, many of whom attended the ELC themselves, for their wonderful performances!

Yesterday, we celebrated Grandies Day at our Early Learning Centre. Our Grandies had the opportunity to explore our learning and play areas with their grandchildren, have a cup of tea and some refreshments and many contributed a special book to our ELC library, of which we are very appreciative. Thank you to our Prep School choirs, many of whom attended the ELC themselves, for their wonderful performances!

The SACE Stage 2 Drama Production Beautiful Burnout opens tomorrow night in the Prince Philip Theatre. Limited tickets are available for Wednesday 22 and Friday 24 March, 2023 https://events.humanitix.com/pac-sace-stage-2-drama-production-beautiful-burnout

The SACE Stage 2 Drama Production Beautiful Burnout opens tomorrow night in the Prince Philip Theatre. Limited tickets are available for Wednesday 22 and Friday 24 March, 2023
https://events.humanitix.com/pac-sace-stage-2-drama-production-beautiful-burnout

Congratulations to Nick, Year 11, Max, Year 12, and Tom, Year 11 who have been selected to represent South Australia in the 2023 SA Schools’ State Debating Squad. This impressive achievement speaks to their well-developed communication and critical thinking skills along with their broad general knowledge. These talented students will be preparing for the National Schools’ Debating Championships to be held in Melbourne in May. Well done, Nick, Max and Tom!

Congratulations to Nick, Year 11, Max, Year 12, and Tom, Year 11 who have been selected to represent South Australia in the 2023 SA Schools’ State Debating Squad. This impressive achievement speaks to their well-developed communication and critical thinking skills along with their broad general knowledge. These talented students will be preparing for the National Schools’ Debating Championships to be held in Melbourne in May. Well done, Nick, Max and Tom!