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Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School - Home
Term dates
Enrolments
News & Events
Parent Portal
About Us
Principal's Welcome
Our History
Our Team
Policies and Reporting
Farrer School Foundation
School Council
Our Facilities
Educational
Sporting Facilities
Agricultural
Library
Uniform Shop
Canteen
Dining (Refectory)
Transport
Boarding at Farrer
Deputy Boarding Welcome
Accommodation
Support
Dining (Refectory)
Health Centre
Activities
Learning
Curriculum
Student Leadership
Student Careers Program
Academic Honour Roll
News & Community
News and Events
Livestock Auctions
The Myall Magazine
Support Farrer Forever
PT&F
Farrer Old Boys Association
Accommodation/Event Hire
Gallery
Student/Parent Support
Student Wellbeing
Student Accounts
Financial Assistance
Parent Portal
Form Bank
School Manual
Tutoring
Co-Curricular
Sport
Enrolments
Year 7 Enrolment Process
Year 8-12 Enrolment Process
Scholarships
Financial Support
Facilities
Facilities
More than a school, it’s an experience!
Along with its dedicated staff, Farrer’s greatest asset is its on-campus resources. Farrer embraces academic, sporting, and agricultural pursuits delivered in first-rate learning and participation facilities including two productive farms.
Learn more +
Learning
Learning
So many options and opportunities.
Farrer offers far more than agricultural studies. You’ll be impressed by the range of subjects your son can learn; from robotics to STEM,
art and languages, metalwork to computer studies, music, drama and so much more. No matter what your son is interested in, we are confident
he will find his place learning with us.
Learn more +
Boarding
Boarding
A welcoming living and learning environment
Boarding life at Farrer is supported by a great on-site team, 24/7 health centre, access to opportunities and experiences for academic,
sporting, and personal growth. Our primary focus is to support, nurture and encourage your son, to be the best version of himself.
Learn more +
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is our top priority
.
Our experienced Wellbeing team is on hand to support and encourage students to be healthy, happy, successful, and productive. Farrer’s Health Centre operates 24/7 during school terms.
Learn more +
Supporting every student’s journey
Explore available Financial Assistance options
Learn
more
Learn
more
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
When your son attends Farrer, you’ll notice him developing the confidence and self-assurance to succeed not just 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.
View our Facilities
View our Facilities
2025
Highlights
2025
Highlights
View More
Latest news
Farrer flying high on the National stage!
19 Apr
Four Farrer boys are making serious waves at the 2026 Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Brisbane.
Read More
Yr 12 Mother & Son Dinner
2 Apr
An unforgettable evening celebrating mums and sons with laughter, love and connection.
Read More
Bringing Easter Cheer to our community
2 Apr
Year 11 students spread Easter joy at Tamworth Base Hospital, delivering gifts and smiles to the Children’s Ward with thanks to generous
Farrer community donations.
Read More
View More
Term dates
Term 1, 2026
Yr 7 & Prefects commence 9:30am Friday 30 January*
New Yr 8-11 Boarders commence 1pm Sunday 1 February*
Boarders return 2pm Sunday 1 February*
Lessons resume - Monday 2nd February
Leave Weekend - Friday 6th March
Concludes - Thursday 2nd April
Term 2, 2026
Boarders return 3.30pm Tuesday 21st April
Lessons resume - Wednesday 22nd April
Leave Weekend - Friday 5th June
Concludes - Friday 3rd July
Term 3, 2026
Boarders return 3.30pm Monday 20th July
Lessons resume - Tuesday 21st July
Leave Weekend - Friday 21st August
Concludes - Friday 25th September
Term 4, 2026
Boarders return 3.30pm Monday 12th October
Lessons resume - Tuesday 13th October
Leave Weekend - Friday 13th November
Concludes - End of ODAS Friday 18th December
*For full details refer to
School Calendar.
School hours
Class Times
8:50am - 3:15pm
Recess 10:55am
Lunch 12:55pm
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, from 8am to 3pm
For further information, please contact Jen Klepzig via the school office.
Charities we support
World's Greatest Shave
New Record amount raised
$92,241 (2025)
Movember
Biggest Morning Tea
Red Cross
Red Shield Appeal
Plus many other minor fundraising activities, including the RSPCA, Jeans for Genes, Aussie Farmers, RU OK Day, Do it
for Dolly, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Legacy Week Appeal, McGrath Foundation, Domestic Violence and various Cancer Council appeals.
General Enquiries
585 Calala Lane
Calala NSW 2340
02 6764 8600
Get directions
Contact Us
Accessibility
Information access
Privacy
Copyright
Policy library
Department contacts
School
Calendar
School
Calendar
Parent
Portal
Parent
Portal
Employment
Vacancies
Employment
Vacancies
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and
present.
COPYRIGHT © 2026 FARRER MEMORIAL AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ABN 18 246 198 266
PRIVACY
STATEMENT
Term dates
Enrolments
News & Events
Parent Portal
About Us
Principal's Welcome
Our History
Our Team
Policies and Reporting
Farrer School Foundation
School Council
Our Facilities
Educational
Sporting Facilities
Agricultural
Library
Uniform Shop
Canteen
Dining (Refectory)
Transport
Boarding at Farrer
Deputy Boarding Welcome
Accommodation
Support
Dining (Refectory)
Health Centre
Activities
Learning
Curriculum
Student Leadership
Student Careers Program
Academic Honour Roll
News & Community
News and Events
Livestock Auctions
The Myall Magazine
Support Farrer Forever
PT&F
Farrer Old Boys Association
Accommodation/Event Hire
Gallery
Student/Parent Support
Student Wellbeing
Student Accounts
Financial Assistance
Parent Portal
Form Bank
School Manual
Tutoring
Co-Curricular
Sport
Enrolments
Year 7 Enrolment Process
Year 8-12 Enrolment Process
Scholarships
Financial Support
Facilities
Facilities
More than a school, it’s an experience!
Along with its dedicated staff, Farrer’s greatest asset is its on-campus resources. Farrer embraces academic, sporting, and agricultural pursuits delivered in first-rate learning and participation facilities including two productive farms.
Learn more +
Learning
Learning
So many options and opportunities.
Farrer offers far more than agricultural studies. You’ll be impressed by the range of subjects your son can learn; from robotics to STEM,
art and languages, metalwork to computer studies, music, drama and so much more. No matter what your son is interested in, we are confident
he will find his place learning with us.
Learn more +
Boarding
Boarding
A welcoming living and learning environment
Boarding life at Farrer is supported by a great on-site team, 24/7 health centre, access to opportunities and experiences for academic,
sporting, and personal growth. Our primary focus is to support, nurture and encourage your son, to be the best version of himself.
Learn more +
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is our top priority
.
Our experienced Wellbeing team is on hand to support and encourage students to be healthy, happy, successful, and productive. Farrer’s Health Centre operates 24/7 during school terms.
Learn more +
Supporting every student’s journey
Explore available Financial Assistance options
Learn
more
Learn
more
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
When your son attends Farrer, you’ll notice him developing the confidence and self-assurance to succeed not just 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.
View our Facilities
View our Facilities
2025
Highlights
2025
Highlights
View More
Latest news
Farrer flying high on the National stage!
19 Apr
Four Farrer boys are making serious waves at the 2026 Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Brisbane.
Read More
Yr 12 Mother & Son Dinner
2 Apr
An unforgettable evening celebrating mums and sons with laughter, love and connection.
Read More
Bringing Easter Cheer to our community
2 Apr
Year 11 students spread Easter joy at Tamworth Base Hospital, delivering gifts and smiles to the Children’s Ward with thanks to generous
Farrer community donations.
Read More
View More
Term dates
Term 1, 2026
Yr 7 & Prefects commence 9:30am Friday 30 January*
New Yr 8-11 Boarders commence 1pm Sunday 1 February*
Boarders return 2pm Sunday 1 February*
Lessons resume - Monday 2nd February
Leave Weekend - Friday 6th March
Concludes - Thursday 2nd April
Term 2, 2026
Boarders return 3.30pm Tuesday 21st April
Lessons resume - Wednesday 22nd April
Leave Weekend - Friday 5th June
Concludes - Friday 3rd July
Term 3, 2026
Boarders return 3.30pm Monday 20th July
Lessons resume - Tuesday 21st July
Leave Weekend - Friday 21st August
Concludes - Friday 25th September
Term 4, 2026
Boarders return 3.30pm Monday 12th October
Lessons resume - Tuesday 13th October
Leave Weekend - Friday 13th November
Concludes - End of ODAS Friday 18th December
*For full details refer to
School Calendar.
School hours
Class Times
8:50am - 3:15pm
Recess 10:55am
Lunch 12:55pm
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, from 8am to 3pm
For further information, please contact Jen Klepzig via the school office.
Charities we support
World's Greatest Shave
New Record amount raised
$92,241 (2025)
Movember
Biggest Morning Tea
Red Cross
Red Shield Appeal
Plus many other minor fundraising activities, including the RSPCA, Jeans for Genes, Aussie Farmers, RU OK Day, Do it
for Dolly, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Legacy Week Appeal, McGrath Foundation, Domestic Violence and various Cancer Council appeals.
General Enquiries
585 Calala Lane
Calala NSW 2340
02 6764 8600
Get directions
Contact Us
Accessibility
Information access
Privacy
Copyright
Policy library
Department contacts
School
Calendar
School
Calendar
Parent
Portal
Parent
Portal
Employment
Vacancies
Employment
Vacancies
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and
present.
COPYRIGHT © 2026 FARRER MEMORIAL AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ABN 18 246 198 266
PRIVACY
STATEMENT