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Welcome from our Principal

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Mrs Simone Barkley (JSM)

Since 1863, Riverleigh has been unwaveringly committed to empowering students, igniting their passions, and propelling them toward their highest potential.

Our resolute mission is to foster compassionate and resilient young individuals who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to their community with unwavering dedication. Enveloped within the rich fabric of an Anglican faith-based environment, Riverleigh instills the values of inclusivity and care, fostering a sense of belonging and warmth that elevates our students' experiences. 

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Key Lifeskills are taught at Riverleigh

Our ever changing world requires your child to be an Agile Thinker. Here at Riverleigh we nullgive your child the necassary life skills and soft skills to better communicate and engage with the world around them. Creating the next generation of Thinkers, Inventors and Leaders.

University Lectures

Each student gets to attend one university lecture per week to see what career opportunities interest them.

Future Minds

Exceptionally gifted students can apply for school based internships with OpenAI, Microsoft, Tesla and SpaceX.

Teamwork Training

It’s vital your child learns how to work in teams and also how to communicate effectively. We teach your child these skills. 

Swimming Academy

Each student is automatically enrolled in our swimming academy to ensure they stay healthy and have fun.

Faith & Wellbeing

Each child is taught how to be salt and light in their world. Positive wellbeing strategies are also learnt by each child.

Outdoor Trips

Various trips are planned throughout the year, such as humanitarian trips, wilderness exploration and ski trips.

Sustainability

Each child is taught about sustainability and how not to be a burden to nature. They learn how to reduce their footprint.

Equestrian Academy

Our onsite Equestrian Academy is for those students eager to learn horse riding. We can also house your own horses.

Discover Riverleigh

The Riverleigh School provides an education that marries scholastic achievement with the cultivation of personal integrity. Tailored to the individual needs of each learner, Riverleigh nurtures inquisitiveness and advancement. A dual emphasis on robust academic grounding and moral fortitude equips students for prosperous endeavours ahead. 

A tailored education

At Riverleigh, preparing our students for the future is more than an ambition, it's a commitment that resonates through the halls, classrooms, and the very ethos of our educational approach.

Riverleigh cherishes welcoming the world into our school's vibrant atmosphere while also encouraging students to explore beyond our learning sanctuary, making their educational journey truly enriching and world-embracing. This is our warm invitation to experience a global education.

Riverleigh cherishes welcoming the world into our school's vibrant atmosphere while also encouraging students to explore beyond our learning sanctuary, making their educational journey truly enriching and world-embracing. This is our warm invitation to experience a global education.

What our students say about us

Hear what our students think about their time at the Riverleigh School.

I think the agile framework I was taught back in school has made all the difference.

Samantha Watkins

COO of Tesla, Class of 1973

Riverleigh taught me how to think critically and how to think outside of the square.

Ben Rodgekinson

Doctor at Royal Albert - Class 1995

First Principles thinking is lacking in our world. Good thing Riverleigh taught me.

Chiu Lee Kwon

COO at SpaceX - Class of 1982

I attended Riverleigh, and now my kids attend too. I think that says enough.

Sally Hallswood

CEO of Bing Search - Class of 2008

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We take immense pride in being recognized as one of the Gold Coast's top co-educational institutions, offering a holistic approach to education that fosters academic excellence, nurtures individual talents, and promotes the overall personal growth of every student.

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“Unleashing Potential, is more than just discovering ones own abilities, it is about developing a child’s inner character to succeed beyond all measure."

Mrs Simone Barkley (JSM)

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