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Farrer Year 7 Boarding Student Applications
Do you have a son who is interested in boarding at Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School for Year 7, 2026?
Please contact the school directly for further information on interviews 6764 8600.
The NSW Selective High School Placement Test 2025 dates
The NSW Selective High School Placement Test for 2026 entry will be held at scheduled times over multiple days
(Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th, 2025, with a make-up test date of Monday, May 19th, 2025). The test is now computer-based and
includes four sections: Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, and Writing.
Please
visit NSW education for your complete details about the test and locations.
Our Difference
Farrer is proud of its reputation for developing respectful young men with career ready work ethics and meaningful pathways to
employment or further education.
Your Farrer son will embody Confidence, Character and Community.
Confidence
What you will notice when your son attends Farrer, is that he will discover the confidence and self-assuredness not only to succeed at
school, but in all areas of his life.
We encourage school pride, and a sense of community, respect, and life-long camaraderie. There's an unmistakable confidence
that comes from being part of the Farrer family.
Character
We are helping to develop fine young men who strive to do their best and who add value to their community. A Farrer boy is known for his compassion, kindness, and good character.
Respect, Excellence and Fairness for all, are central to Farrer’s core values and is taught to all students. Everyone works together to maintain these positive behaviours for all who attend or work within the school community.
Community
At Farrer, your son will learn the value of active community participation. Students gain an understanding of the importance of giving to
others, and by adding value to those around them.
Through involvement in activities within the school and the wider community, students learn many new perspectives, gaining valuable
tools for life including communication skills and confidence.
Wide open minds in wide open spaces!
Welcome to Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, Australia’s only selective agricultural day and boarding high school for boys,
developing wide open minds in wide open spaces.
Your son's journey with us is more than an education, it’s an experience!
Our outstanding campus is situated on 191 hectares of prime agricultural land in Tamworth NSW, and delivers a broad curriculum in a
dynamic and unique learning environment.
Take a tour through our school and be impressed by what we have to offer.
Latest news
Hockey Accomplishments
Congratulations to Archie Clarke who captained the Australian 16s team which played in the Netherlands and Belgium in the European 6 Nations tournament in April.
Bill Turner Cup
Week 1 saw our students go head-to-head with Carinya in the Bill Turner Cup.
2025 Farrer Principal Roadshow
Mr Gallagher recently covered an impressive 1,241 km over three days at the 2025 Farrer Principal’s Roadshow.
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Term dates
Term 1, 2025
Yr 7 & Prefects commence 9:30am Wed 5th February*
New Yr 8-11 Boarders commence 2pm Wed 5th February*
Boarders return 3.30pm Wed 5th February*
Lessons resume - Thursday 6th February
Leave Weekend - Friday 7th March
Concludes - Friday 11th April
Term 2, 2025
Boarders return 3.30pm Tuesday 29th April
Lessons resume - Wednesday 30th April
Leave Weekend - Friday 6th June
Concludes - Friday 4th July
Term 3, 2025
Boarders return 3.30pm Monday 21st July
Lessons resume - Tuesday 22nd July
Leave Weekend - Friday 22nd August
Concludes - Friday 26th September
Term 4, 2025
Boarders return 3.30pm Monday 13th October
Lessons resume - Tuesday 14th October
Leave Weekend - Friday 14th November
Concludes - End of ODAS Friday 19th December
*For full details refer to Parent email Term 1
School hours
Class Times
8:50am - 3:15pm
Recess 10:50am
Lunch 12:50pm
Admin Office
8:30am-4:00pm weekdays, during school terms
After Hours Duty Office (Boarding)
3:30pm until 11:00pm daily, during school terms
Health Centre
7:00am to 11:00pm daily, during school terms
On call for emergencies thereafter
Uniform Shop
Tuesday 8:30am to 1:30pm
Thursday 10:30am to 4:00pm
during school terms or extended at other times as advertised.
Farrer
Nursery
Open to staff, parents and friends every Thursday in Term 2, from 8am to 3pm
For further information call
Jen Klepzig 0428 609 602
Charities we support
World's Greatest Shave (2007-2025) $466,450.84
Movember (2009-2023) $81,516
Biggest Morning Tea (2007-2024) $19,925
Red Cross (2007-2019) $54,239
Red Shield Appeal (2007-2019) $63,930
Plus many other minor fundraising activities, including the RSPCA, Jeans for Genes, Aussie Farmers, RU OK Day, Do it for Dolly, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, McGrath Foundation, Domestic Violence and various Cancer Council appeals.
