Scotch College is one of Australia’s leading independent colleges for boys in Perth, Western Australia. Situated in the coastal suburb of Swanbourne, our College caters to the educational needs of boys from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.
A local school with a global outlook. At Scotch, we are a learning community with an international standard of excellence. Our aim is to spark curiosity and promote a lifelong love of learning.
Our facilities are world-class, with expansive playing fields located on-campus, a 50 metre pool, and a state-of-the-art Boat Shed to name a few. We warmly invite you to explore our campus.
Preparing boys for life
We embrace education in all its breadth and diversity. An education not simply about inspiring excellence but centred on equipping our students with the skills, resilience and empathy that will prepare them for life.
Our faith and spirituality
Scotch College is a member of the Uniting Church and is recognised as one of the leading Christian schools in Perth. Formed by the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian churches in 1977, the Uniting Church is well known for its progressive Christian values embraced by the College.
We also celebrate our diverse student body and wider community comprised of various faiths and cultures.
At Scotch, spirituality helps us to focus on the deep and profound as well as on the everyday behaviour such as ‘servant leadership’, community service, sportsmanship, building positive relationships, sustainable living, ecological responsibility, and lasting friendships.evelopment. Our approach ensures each boy is provided with the support and opportunity needed to thrive.
History of Scotch
Scotch College was founded as a Presbyterian school for boys in 1897 by Mrs Jane Alexander with a £500 donation. This led to the College’s official opening on Beaufort Street with 28 pupils. In 1905, through the generosity of Mr J M Ferguson, the College moved to what is the present Collegians’ House in Swanbourne catering for 140 boys.
Today, Scotch provides educational opportunities for boys from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 from diverse backgrounds and geographical locations. We maintain our historical Scottish roots with our Tartan ties for each school House and an internationally recognised Pipe Band which all contribute to a unique sense of history and community at the school.
The Scotch College Archive houses our historical records and aims to preserve the history and traditions of Scotch College. The Collection dates back to our foundation in 1897 and spans to current day.
We are delighted to accept donations of material that add to the richness of our Collection, such as diaries, correspondence and photographs. Please note, due to storage limitations, we are not able to accept all donations and donations are considered on a case-by-case basis. To visit or to donate to the Archive, please get in touch.
