During World War II the school was acquired by the Royal Australian Air Force for use as barracks accommodation for the No.

The background represents the Southern Cross, with the Three Turrets set on the Rock of Christianity, surrounded by the sea of Plenty.

The Latin text on the badge reads "Bonus intra melior exi", literally "Come in good, go out better".

During his time, "Boss" Rowland taught the School's two Rhodes Scholars, Chester James Parker and George Frederick Emanuel Hall.

The Junior School Annandale campus teaches from pre-preparatory (for children turning 4 before 30 June) to grade 6.