Hospital School
Who attends
Students who are admitted to hospital or receiving ongoing medical treatment that prevents them from attending their home school are eligible to receive teaching from hospital school staff. This covers a wide age range and a wide range of medical conditions — from short-term surgical recovery to longer-term illnesses or mental health admissions. Students remain enrolled at their home school throughout their hospital stay.
What the school provides
Hospital school teachers work in wards and treatment areas, providing one-on-one or small-group instruction aligned with each student's home school curriculum. They liaise with the home school to keep students progressing through the same content their classmates are covering. The focus is on maintaining educational continuity, reducing the disruption of a medical admission, and supporting students' wellbeing during what can be a stressful time.
Finding a school
The schools listed below are the NSW government hospital schools. If your child is admitted to a hospital that has a school, teaching staff will typically make contact; if not, ask the nursing staff or the admissions team to connect you with the hospital school teacher.
10 schools found.
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Bankstown Hospital School
Paediatric Unit Gallipoli St, Bankstown NSW 2200
Bankstown Hospital School provides education for students K to 12 in the Children's Ward of Bankstown Hospital, ensuring continuity of learning for hospitalised students and a smooth transition back to their home schools.
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Illawarra Hospital School
Children'S Ward Level 3, Wollongong NSW 2500
Illawarra Hospital School offers continuity of education for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, focusing on personalised learning while catering to the needs of inpatients and outpatients of Wollongong Hospital.
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John Hunter Hospital School
Ward J2 Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights NSW 2305
John Hunter Hospital School offers educational support to hospitalised students from Kindergarten to Year 12, focusing on student welfare and a holistic educational approach. The school promotes collaboration and individualised learning to address the diverse needs of its students.
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Liverpool Hospital School
Elizabeth St, Liverpool NSW 2170
Liverpool Hospital School provides tailored educational support for hospitalised students from Kindergarten to Year 12, focusing on individual needs and wellbeing.
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Royal North Shore Hospital School
Level 7, Clinical Services Building, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards NSW 2065
Royal North Shore Hospital School provides specialised educational services for school-age patients, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment tailored to individual needs.
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School
83-117 Parramatta Road, Camperdown NSW 2050
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School provides individualised education tailored for school-aged patients and their siblings, helping them to remain connected to their learning while addressing their unique health challenges.
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St George Hospital School
Paediatric Ward Lvl 1 East, Kogarah NSW 2217
St George Hospital School provides educational support to hospitalised students from Kindergarten to Year 12, focusing on personalised learning and wellbeing in a collaborative environment.
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Sutherland Hospital School
Child Adolescent Unit Level 3, Caringbah NSW 2229
Sutherland Hospital School provides K-12 education for hospitalised children, focusing on personalised learning in a supportive environment, ensuring continuity in education during medical care.
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Sydney Childrens Hospital School
Level 0 High St, Randwick NSW 2031
Sydney Children's Hospital School delivers tailored education for hospitalised students, fostering an inclusive environment that supports their learning and wellbeing.
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The Childrens Hospital School
Hawkesbury Rd & Hainsworth St, Westmead NSW 2145
The Children's Hospital School in Westmead provides adaptive education for students facing health challenges, ensuring continuity of learning in a supportive environment tailored to individual needs.