Barker College

Principal's Message
Barker College is located on Sydney’s upper North Shore. As an Anglican community, the School aims to inspire every learner, in every experience, every day. From Pre-Kindergarten through to the Senior years, students are exposed to a range of diverse opportunities and experiences. Through these, they’re able to develop resilience and adaptability within a supportive environment. There are two distinct differences at Barker College. One is that it's a school that deliberately and intentionally allows people to thrive in a holistic sense – emotionally, physiologically, physically, academically. The second thing is that we have a firm coeducational identity and a firm expression of that. It’s a view that everybody can find a place and thrive irrespective of interests, skillset or capacity and be committed to doing that in a way that brings young men and young women together for the proper expression of human interaction and identity. Phillip Heath AM Head of Barker College

Founded in 1890, Anglican independent, day and boarding school. Barker College is a fully coed school from Pre-K to Year 12.

Facilities: The School has excellent facilities to provide a broad liberal education of academic work and co-curricular activities. A new Senior School Hub opened in 2023. This massed timber construction provides 22 Maths classrooms, quiet study spaces for Senior students and a Dining Commons. Other facilities at the School include an award winning sports centre, dedicated Robotics Centre, Music Centre, Design Centre, playing fields, Dance Studios and performance theatres.

Electives: Years 11 and 12: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Society and Culture, Earth and Environmental Science, iSTEAM, Modern History, Ancient History, Economics, Business Studies, Geography, Music, Visual Arts, French, Latin, Japanese, Design and Technology, Legal Studies, Industrial Technology, Software Design and Technology, Drama and PDHPE.

Sport: Athletics, cricket, tennis, netball, softball, squash, rugby union, rugby 7s, touch football, Australian rules, soccer, swimming, surf life-saving, equestrian, fencing, rowing, volleyball, basketball, hockey, cross-country, taekwondo, water polo, strength and conditioning and modern dance.

Extra-curricular activities: Cadets, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, drama and musicals, orchestra, bands, ensembles, choir, chess, robotics, debating and public speaking, photography, ceramics, snowsports and mountain biking.

Wellbeing and personal development: There is an established and active pastoral care House structure for all students from Pre-K to Year 12. Students attend chapel once a week and Connect Groups twice a week. Good cross-school mentoring and supportive relationships are important for the wellbeing and sense of belonging of young people at Barker.

Special features: With the ability to offer such a broad curriculum, the School’s students are enriched in his or her interest areas. Barker College endeavours to meet the needs of students with learning support as well as gifted and talented programs. Tours of the School are conducted regularly; please visit the website for further information.

From the school: Barker College is located on Sydney’s upper North Shore. As an Anglican community, the School aims to inspire every learner, every experience, every day. From Pre-Kindergarten through to the Senior years, students are exposed to a range of diverse opportunities and experiences. Through these, they’re able to develop resilience and adaptability within a supportive environment.

Head of school: Mr Phillip Heath AM.

91 Pacific Highway, Hornsby 2077
+61 2 8438 7999
Email: enrolments@barker.nsw.edu.au

School Information

Barker College
  • Type: Independent
  • Coeducational or single-sex: Coeducational

    Barker is now full coeducational from Pre-K to Year 1, with coed boarding from Years 10 - 12.

  • Faith-based: Anglican
  • Year: Pre-Kindergarten - Year 12
  • Day/Boarding: Day and Boarding
  • Enrolment: Students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 including 60 Year 10 – 12 boarders.
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: Yes
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered: PYP  
  • ESL Support: Yes
  • Scholarships Available: Yes
  • Gifted and Talented Program: Yes
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre: Own Preschool
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options: Affiliated After School Care
  • Fees: Over 16k From $25,970
  • Address:91 Pacific Highway, Hornsby NSW 2077
  • Email:enrolments@barker.nsw.edu.au
  • Phone:8438 7999
  • Fax:8438 7609
  • Additional Information:Founded in 1890, Anglican independent, day and boarding school. Barker College is a fully coed school from Pre-K to Year 12.
  • HSC Subjects offered:Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Society and Culture, Earth and Environmental Science, iSTEAM, Modern History, Ancient History, Economics, Business Studies, Geography, Music, Visual Arts, French, Latin, Japanese, Design and Technology, Society and Culture, Legal Studies, Industrial Technology, Software Design and Technology, Drama and PDHPE
  • Clubs and Extra-curricular programs:Chess, Bee Club, Photography, Ceramics, Coding, Dance, Create for a Cause, Debating, Drama, Footprint, Theatre Sports, Swim Fit, Public Speaking
  • Scholarships Available:Academic, Music, sport, bursary, boarding
  • Entry Year for Boarding:Year 10
  • Percentage of Students in Boarding School:60 Boarders only from Years 10-12
  • Special Needs Support:N/A

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