# Hurlstone Agricultural High School

Hurlstone Agricultural High School is a NSW government secondary school in Glenfield, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 934 (2025)
- **Address**: Roy Watts Rd, Glenfield NSW 2167
- **Phone**: (02) 9829 9222
- **Website**: https://hurlstone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: hurlstone-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48523
- **Established**: 1907-04-01

## About

Hurlstone Agricultural High School is the only selective co-educational boarding high school in New South Wales, which uniquely combines traditional academic studies with a focus on agriculture. Established as the state's oldest agricultural high school, it is situated in Glenfield, serving as a green 'buffer' between Liverpool and Campbelltown. The school promotes high academic achievement alongside wholesome family values, fostering individual responsibility, autonomy, and pride in both self and school.

Students from all over NSW apply to Hurlstone, where competitive entry reflects its fine reputation. The school community encourages each individual to strive for excellence in various fields, particularly in agriculture. The modern facilities at Hurlstone, including a new Farm Hub, support a dynamic learning experience, integrating hands-on agricultural education with academic rigour. The overwhelming majority of students at Hurlstone continue their education through university, benefiting from the enriched educational opportunities provided.

Hurlstone Agricultural High School is committed to supporting its students in achieving personal excellence across a broad curriculum. Students are not only challenged academically but are also provided with ample opportunities to engage with extracurricular activities, ensuring a well-rounded education. With its dedicated staff and a caring school environment, Hurlstone continues to uphold its tradition of excellence and leadership in education.

## Mission

Hurlstone Agricultural High School is New South Wales’s only fully selective co-educational agricultural boarding public high school. Through high expectations, explicit teaching, and a strong focus on high potential and gifted education, we nurture academic achievement, resilience, and leadership.

Motto: "Pro Patria"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 934 |
| 2024 | 962 |
| 2023 | 1,000 |
| 2022 | 992 |
| 2021 | 989 |
| 2020 | 985 |
| 2019 | 957 |
| 2018 | 956 |
| 2017 | 951 |
| 2016 | 942 |
| 2015 | 972 |
| 2014 | 977 |
| 2013 | 985 |
| 2012 | 978 |
| 2011 | 975 |
| 2010 | 967 |
| 2009 | 953 |
| 2008 | 952 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48523-hurlstone-agricultural-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.