be an academically selective agriculture and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) school for 1,500 students across NSW. View the 2019 High School Rankings derived from NESA's publicly provided data. "[Now] we find that Hurlstone will remain at Glenfield, although bereft of much of its important agricultural land which has been sold for development. "[Now] we find that Hurlstone will remain at Glenfield, although bereft of much of its important agricultural land which has been sold for development. However, in December 2019, the plan to move Hurlstone was scrapped. "We have ... consulted extensively on the existing Hurlstone Agricultural High School, and I am pleased it will now stay at its current Glenfield site as an academically selective, boarding, agricultural high school; keeping its name and receiving an upgrade to boarding facilities," she said in a statement. The new Hurlstone Agricultural High School will . [5] Alpacas, peacocks and bees were also formerly farmed. Hurlstone Agricultural High School is one of two government schools in the Glenfield area. address Roy Watts Road Glenfield NSW 2167 telephone 02 9829 9222 email hurlstone-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au. For more information go to http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/footer/copyright. Hurlstone Agricultural High School is a unique government school, in that it has facilities for boarders and admission is academically competitive. Ms Mitchell said students will also be able to apply to the new selective streams "with agricultural emphasis" at Richmond High "through an interview process, based on a portfolio and interview which determines their interest and potential in agriculture". He named the land 'Hurlstone Estate', after his mother's maiden name and set up his own school on it in 1878 which he called the Hurlstone School and College.[3]. The boarder-day student ratio is roughly 1:8. NSW, Sydney South Western Suburbs - Outer, Sector Follow us Social media links. ", news, local-news, hurlstone agricultural high school, richmond, western sydney university, sarah mitchell, WSU, peter reynolds, barney glover, Plans for Hurlstone Agricultural High School to relocate to Richmond have been scrapped, with the NSW Government announcing a new centre of excellence for the area instead. Find houses or apartments close to schools of your interest on Domain. It is currently assumed that the pool will never be repaired, due to the fact that the land on which it sits will no longer be a part of the new Roy Watts school after Hurlstone moves. Hurlstone Agricultural High School is a coeducational secondary school, serving years 7-12. Find all the transport options for your trip from Bankstown to Hurlstone Agricultural High School right here. 2167. It was expected to be operational in 2021. The farm land will be converted to a new public school as well as housing and a shopping center. [10], In 2020 a new school called Hurlstone Agricultural High School will open at Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury. Glenfield station is serviced by the T8, Airport & South Line, the T5 Cumberland Line and the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line. The school would have catered for 1,500 enrolments and offer accommodation for up to 300 students. Sport is an important part of extracurricular life at Hurlstone. Students enroling at Hurlstone Agricultural High School are required to sit the Selective High School Placement Test. "Western Sydney University's commitment to expanding its world-leading science facilities at Hawkesbury, including a 6 hectare commercial greenhouse, is driving greater collaboration between TAFE, schools, researchers, and industry, at a time when it most needed," he said. HAHS is the oldest government boarding school in New South Wales. Western Sydney University Vice Chancellor Professor Barney Glover, AO, said the announcement for the centre of excellence was "a vitally important commitment by the NSW Government, particularly ahead of the opportunities presented by the coming airport and agri-tech initiatives across the Western Parkland City. Get directions. Students can also gain entrance by sitting a similar exam in other grades. Animals on the farm include: beef and dairy cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, and chickens. Large numbers of children in those days did not continue schooling after Year 6. Get the latest COVID-19 advice. On Roy Watts Road past the boarding school there is a memorial forest with trees planted in the shape of a cross. General enquiries . Western Sydney University Vice Chancellor Professor Barney Glover, AO, said the announcement for the centre of excellence was "a vitally important commitment by the NSW Government, particularly ahead of the opportunities presented by the coming airport and agri-tech initiatives across the Western Parkland City.

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