Anglican Church Grammar School, known across Australia simply as Churchie, was founded in 1912 by Canon William Perry French Morris. The school began in Toowong before moving to its permanent East Brisbane site in 1918, where it grew into one of the country’s most prominent Anglican boys’ schools. Its identity is tied to Viking symbolism and its patron, Saint Magnus, which has shaped the school’s traditions, values and visual identity for more than a century.
Through steady expansion in the mid and late twentieth century, Churchie developed a strong academic reputation supported by significant investment in facilities. Major building projects, including sports complexes, a modern aquatic centre, the Centenary Library and upgraded boarding houses, have helped transform the campus into a fully integrated environment for academics, boarding, arts and sport. The school is also an International Baccalaureate World School, adding to its academic profile.
Today Churchie is regarded as one of Australia’s leading independent schools. It offers a broad academic programme, a strong service culture and a wide range of co-curricular options. Sport remains central to the school’s identity, with long standing success in rugby, rowing, swimming, tennis and basketball. Its alumni network spans business, politics, sport, academia and the arts, reinforcing Churchie’s position as a high performing and influential educational institution.