Barker College

Barker College is an independent Anglican coeducational school in Hornsby, New South Wales, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Year 12, with boarding available in Years 9 to 12. With a history spanning more than 130 years, the school combines academic learning with a Christian environment and a focus on each student’s wellbeing and development. Its learning community includes Junior, Middle and Senior Schools, with a curriculum designed to encourage inquiry, independent thinking and understanding.

Students can take part in co-curricular activities including drama, music, outdoor education, robotics and sport. The House System and wellbeing programs help foster connection and care. Barker also offers scholarships and bursaries, dedicated bus services across Sydney, and aquatic centre programs through Swim@Barker, including learn-to-swim and squad options.

Its Indigenous education initiatives include Darkinjung Barker, Ngarralingayil Barker and Dhupuma Barker. Community life extends to alumni, publications, events and the Barker Foundation, which supports the school’s future