House System
The school is divided into a house system with nine houses.
| House name | Named after | Colours |
|---|---|---|
| Birtles | Former Headmaster | Azure blue, white, gold |
| Campbell | Secretary of PMSA in the 1940s | Yellow, black, white |
| Flynn | John Flynn, founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service | Blue, red |
| Hamilton | Former Headmaster | Royal blue, black, white |
| Knox | John Knox, leading Reformer of the Church of Scotland; major influence on Presbyterian churches worldwide | Red, white, black |
| McKenzie | Former Headmaster | Orange, black |
| Rudd | Founding Headmaster | Gold, black, green |
| Wesley | John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church | Light blue, dark blue |
| Wheller | Long-serving Minister of Albert St church | Maroon, black, white |
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