Established in 1878, Ruyton Girls’ School offers a unified learning environment for students from Early Learning through Year 12 on a single-site campus in Kew. Set among beautifully landscaped grounds, the campus integrates state-of-the-art educational facilities within a blend of modern and heritage buildings.
The new Performing Arts Centre, Library, and refurbished Derham House mark the completion of the ‘Dream Now’ masterplan and form the largest project in the School’s history. This transformative development signifies the next chapter in Ruyton’s story, setting the stage for generations to come.
Performing Arts Centre
Built in place of the former Royce Theatre and part of the Foundation Building, the world-class Performing Arts Centre is a space that nurtures students’ creativity and self-expression. It provides a welcoming environment where students, families, and staff can come together for concerts, assemblies, and ceremonies, offering a range of features such as:
- A 630-seat auditorium with high-quality acoustics, theatre lighting, and AV systems.
- Flexible stage facilities to support various types of performances and gatherings.
- Backstage amenities, including a green room, change rooms, make-up and rehearsal spaces.
- Four spacious performing arts studios, including a black box theatrette.
- A dedicated catwalk level with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting control room, and production facilities.
- Offices and meeting rooms for the Performing Arts staff.
- Connectivity to the historic Derham House via a foyer and bridge on Level 1, providing access to the control room, and to the Margaret McRae Centre via an underground walkway.
Library
The southern section of the Foundation Building was repurposed to create the new Library, a vibrant, central hub for collaboration and learning. This two-storey facility, filled with natural light, supports diverse educational experiences in flexible spaces, including:
- Various lounge spaces, reading nooks, general learning areas, and seminar and meeting rooms that promote both individual study and group collaboration.
- Dedicated offices for ICT and Library staff.
- Outdoor terraces on both levels.
- An additional entrance on Selbourne Road for convenient after-hours access.
Derham House
The heritage-listed Derham House was transformed into a dedicated music education facility, carefully refurbished to honour its original charm and appearance. With modern practice rooms tailored for individual and group music instruction, Derham House connects seamlessly to the new Performing Arts Centre, maintaining the School’s harmonious blend of heritage and modern facilities.
