Just 15 minutes from Adelaide's CBD, nestled in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, Rostrevor College gives boarders a sense of home whilst being a stone's throw away from a world of opportunities.Â
With an unrivalled outlook across the ovals to the hills, Duggan House acts as a 'home away from home' for over 60 students from all over Australia.Â
The boarding community at Rostrevor, like the College itself, adopts a holistic approach to the care of boys. Whilst ensuring that academic and co-curricular opportunities are maximised, we equally care for the spiritual side of their development. We constantly encourage them to be the best they can be and do the best they can do with the talents they have. Rostrevor’s boarding students enjoy an inclusive and homely environment where wellbeing and fostering a sense of brotherhood are the focus. Â
The boys are given the best care possible thanks to our supervisors who support the boys with their studies and act as mentors. Our Administration Officer provides a range of support and assistance, and our dedicated chef keeps the boys well-fed with nutritious and hearty meals.Â
In addition to the wide range of facilities and opportunities we offer our boarders, we also accommodate the learning interests of many regional students with our agricultural and environmental studies curriculum, including our own on-campus farm and vineyard.Â
Rostrevor College has a history of nurturing boarding students from rural and remote areas dating back to 1923. In fact, the College was founded to take boarding students from Christian Brothers College on Wakefield Street, which could no longer adequately cater for the increasing number of boys who wanted to board.Â
Duggan House was named after Matron Monica Duggan, who was Matron at the College for over 30 years from the 1950s to the 1980s. In 1984, boarding was closed at Rostrevor and reopened with a new, state-of-the-art building in 1991. Boarding facilities were once again refurbished between 2020 and 2021, resulting in what is today a modern and relaxing living space for Rostrevor's boarders.Â
Meet Our Key Boarding Staff
Field Days
Each year, Rostrevor College attends field days and regional events across Australia to catch up with past and present community members and to meet future Rostrevor families. Field days are always fantastic places to meet key staff members and to find out more about enrolment at Rostrevor. Visit us at:Â
- South-East Field Days, Lucindale (Friday 21 March & Saturday 22 March 2025)Â
- Riverland Field Days, Barmera (Friday 12 September & Saturday 13 September 2025)Â
- Yorke Peninsula Field Days, Paskeville (Tuesday 30 September – Thursday 2 October 2025)Â
Boarding Tours
Tours of our boarding facilities are available by appointment. When you’re next in Adelaide, visit Rostrevor to see all Duggan House has to offer and experience the atmosphere and spirit of the place our boarding students call home. Â
Prospective boarding families can also come along to the Gather Round Boarding Tour before heading to one of Adelaide’s Gather Round AFL matches this year. Â