Halls and Chapel
Our historical Halls and Chapel are available to hire for a range of events and functions.

Centenary Hall
Centenary Hall was built in 1963, designed by a group of Old Boy architects. It has Burmese Teak walls and Box Brush timber floors, seats approximately 1,200 and has a concert grand piano.
Suitable events
- Award nights and ceremonies
- Cocktail parties
- Conferences
- Media and product launches
- Special events, including school formals, gala balls and fundraisers
- Theatre productions
- Weddings
Seating Capacity
Theatre Style | 1,200 |
Cocktail | 900 |
Wedding | 350 |
Mezzanine level | 240 |
Exam | 220 |
Available on request
- Food and Beverage
- Audio Visual Technology – AV support is available through our in-house technician including lighting, audio and staging.
- Portable Stage
- Lectern
- Grand Piano
- Guest WIFI

Chapel
Among the distinctive features of the Chapel are the beautiful stain-glass window panels preserved from our original Chapel and a Danish pipe organ which provides spectacular music for all occasions. A brass frieze lines the walls, engraved with the names of a number of ‘great’ men and women of history—people of different nationalities, faith traditions, backgrounds and fields that have used their talents to serve God and mankind. The spacious interior of the Chapel, with its uplifting vertical lines and distinctive lighting creates a contemplative space for worshipers.
Suitable events
- Weddings
- Baptism
- Seminars/Conferences
- Services
- Funerals (see details below)
Our Chapel is available for booking upon request by members of the Newington community including Old Boys, their families and associations.
Seating Capacity
Seated | 300 |
Choir members | 30 |
Available on request
- Food and Beverage
- Organist, the Newington Choir or a string quartet to provide music of your choice
- Audio Visual Technology – AV support is available through our in-house technician including lighting, audio and staging.
- Portable Stage
- Guest WIFI

Old Chapel
The Heritage-listed Old Chapel was designed by prominent Sydney architect Thomas Rowe and was completed in 1875, making it the oldest building remaining on the campus. It was the original Stanmore Methodist Church and was then used as the Sunday School after a new, larger church was completed next to it in 1883. Acquired by the College in the 1970s, it became the ‘Art Chapel’, used for art classes. It was renovated in 1990 for use as a studio drama theatre and, in 2016, was connected to the new Drama Centre behind it. It features coursed sandstone rubble walls, slate roof and a spire with a newly renovated interior.
Suitable events
- Cocktail parties
- Lectures
- Media and product launches
- Special events, including fundraisers
- Theatre productions pre/post functions
- Weddings
Seating Capacity
Theatre Style | 70 |
Wedding | 70 |
Cocktail | 100 |
Available on request
- Food and Beverage
- Audio Visual Technology – AV support is available through our in-house technician
- Lectern
- Piano
- Guest WIFI