Hurlstone Agricultural High School
A Unique Opportunity for Academic and Personal Growth
Hurlstone Agricultural High School, located in Sydney, New South Wales, stands as the only fully selective, co-educational public school with boarding facilities and large fully operational farm. For over 118 years, this institution has provided an enriching education for students, combining rigorous academic studies with a connection to the most vital sector of our economy – agriculture.
Hurlstone Agricultural High School provides the perfect environment to thrive academically and personally across both the boarding and day school. Your child’s passion will be enhanced through their time here, while they also broaden their academic horizons, with in a balanced diverse approach to learning, growing and achieving.
Student Growth
Hurlstone’s agricultural program is more than a subject—it’s a vital part of the school's culture and a key contributor to shaping future leaders in the agricultural sector.
In senior years, students have the opportunity to study Agriculture as a HSC subject, where they explore advanced concepts in agricultural science, economics, and technology. The program is supported by specialist staff, purpose-built facilities, and strong connections with industry and tertiary institutions.
Through participation in competitions, excursions, and farm-based activities, students gain valuable skills that prepare them for future study and careers in agricultural and related sciences.
A High Potential & Gifted Education
At Hurlstone Agricultural High School, the implementation of the NSW Department of Education's High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) policy is central to our commitment to nurturing the talents and aspirations of every student.
As a selective school, we recognise the diverse learning needs of high-potential students and are deliberate in creating challenging, engaging, and differentiated learning environments.
Our Co-Curricular Programs
Hurlstone offers a number of programs that enhance and compliment our classroom learning experiences in a broad range of activities. These programs play an important role in the holistic development of our students while fostering self discipline, responsibility, leadership and team work.
Our School Orchestra is one of the largest and most active programs on offer at Hurlstone. With more than 100 students being involved in rehearsals each week and performances at all the major school events, the group are well respected in South West Sydney as one of the premier school ensembles.
Our extensive instrumental and orchestral program caters to all students of all levels of musical experience.
Our Boarding Community
In 2025, Hurlstone now has a brand new, state of the art, fully air-conditioned boarding facility for male and female students, which accommodates up to 180 boarders from across New South Wales and beyond.
This offers students from rural, remote and overseas communities the chance to learn in a supportive, vibrant academic community with high expectations and a commitment to excellence. Senior students reside in single airconditioned rooms. Additionally, the new facilities have wheelchair accessible rooms, beds and bathrooms.
Our close-knit boarding environment fosters deep and lasting friendships, as students live and learn together, sharing in the joys and challenges of daily life.
Our boarding staff live onsite with additional staffing arrangements ensuring supervision and support for all boarding students is consistent, respectful and trusting.
We warmly welcome families to stay in one of our many onsite overnight accommodation rooms, offering a comfortable space to spend quality time with their child.