Agricultural Schools
What these schools offer
Agricultural high schools and schools with an agricultural focus run working farms and specialist facilities where students learn animal husbandry, plant production, agribusiness and rural technology through hands-on study. Programs connect classroom learning with practical work on the land.
Who attends
Some agricultural high schools enrol boarders and day students from across the state, often through an application process; others offer agriculture as a local elective stream. The focus suits students interested in farming, food production, environmental management and related careers.
Finding a school
The schools listed below carry an agricultural specialty in the NSW government data. Open a school to read about its farm, programs and enrolment.
5 schools found.
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Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
585 Calala Lane, Calala NSW 2340
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, the only selective agricultural high school for boys in Australia, offers a diverse curriculum and prioritises student wellbeing and personal development within a supportive environment.
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Hurlstone Agricultural High School
Roy Watts Rd, Glenfield NSW 2167
Hurlstone Agricultural High School is a unique selective co-educational boarding high school in NSW, focusing on academic excellence and agricultural education while supporting individual student development.
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James Ruse Agricultural High School
Felton Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
James Ruse Agricultural High School is a selective public school focused on nurturing gifted students through a rigorous curriculum and strong core values, emphasising leadership and service to society.
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Richmond Agricultural Centre
Wsu Hawkesbury Campus, Richmond NSW 2753
Richmond Agricultural Centre is a partially selective Agricultural Secondary School offering a unique AgSTEM education, emphasising inclusive learning and community support while preparing students for future opportunities in growing industries.
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Yanco Agricultural High School
259 Euroley Rd, Yanco NSW 2703
Yanco Agricultural High School is a residential co-educational government school in the NSW Riverina, specializing in agriculture and offering a holistic educational experience to students from rural backgrounds.