About the school
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.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hurlstone Agricultural High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glenfield Public School 281 m
- B Glenwood Public School 982 m
- C Campbell House School 1.1 km
- D Glenfield Park School 1.4 km
- E Ajuga School 1.4 km
- F Guise Public School 1.9 km
- G James Meehan High School 2.0 km
- H Casula High School 2.1 km
- I Curran Public School 2.6 km
- J Prestons Public School 2.7 km
- K Macquarie Fields Public School 3.0 km
- L Macquarie Fields High School 3.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 934 (379 girls, 555 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 933.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1147 (percentile 95)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 5% / 13% / 26% / 56%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 21
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 90%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 70.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 150 |
| Year 8 | 150 |
| Year 9 | 150 |
| Year 10 | 149 |
| Year 11 | 153 |
| Year 12 | 182 |
| Total | 934 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 934 | 379 | 555 | - | 1147 | 70.1 |
| 2024 | 962 | 385 | 577 | 93.5 | 1136 | 69.1 |
| 2023 | 1,000 | 408 | 592 | 93.7 | 1124 | 71.9 |
| 2022 | 992 | 422 | 570 | 92.8 | 1118 | 69.9 |
| 2021 | 989 | 420 | 569 | 95.6 | 1129 | 68.9 |
| 2020 | 985 | 417 | 568 | - | 1124 | 68.1 |
| 2019 | 957 | 426 | 531 | 96.1 | 1127 | 66.6 |
| 2018 | 956 | 438 | 518 | 95.6 | 1123 | 66.6 |
| 2017 | 951 | 440 | 511 | 95.9 | 1124 | 67.4 |
| 2016 | 942 | 436 | 506 | 96.6 | 1118 | 67 |
| 2015 | 972 | 464 | 508 | 95.8 | 1128 | 68.1 |
| 2014 | 977 | 475 | 502 | 96.6 | 1120 | 69.1 |
| 2013 | 985 | 473 | 512 | 97.6 | 1120 | 68.9 |
| 2012 | 978 | 488 | 490 | 96.9 | 1068 | 68.3 |
| 2011 | 975 | 503 | 472 | 96.5 | 1064 | 68.6 |
| 2010 | 967 | 501 | 466 | - | 1066 | 67.9 |
| 2009 | 953 | 479 | 474 | - | 1004 | 67.4 |
| 2008 | 952 | 475 | 477 | - | 1004 | 67.1 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.