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The Hills Grammar School
Location
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Kenthurst, New South Wales

Australia
33°41′3″S 151°0′48″E / 33.68417°S 151.01333°E / -33.68417; 151.01333
Information
Other nameHills Grammar
TypeIndependent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school
MottoStrive for excellence
DenominationNonsectarian
Established1982; 44 years ago (1982)[1]
FounderRoss Booth
Educational authority
Independent Primary School Heads of Australia
Chairman
Daby To
Principal
Karen Yager[2]
YearsEarly learning and K–12
ColoursRed and green   
SloganStrive for Excellence
Affiliations
Websitewww.hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au
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The Hills Grammar School (commonly referred to as Hills Grammar) is an independent nonsectarian co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in Kenthurst, a suburb in the Hills district of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Established in 1982, the school has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for over 1,000 students from early learning, through Kindergarten to Year 12. In 2010, the school opened the Early Childhood Education Centre (ECEC), catering for 3–4 year olds. Main intake years are ECEC, Kindergarten, Year 7, and Year 11; however, if vacancies exist in other years, admissions can be made.

Hills Grammar is affiliated with the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),[4] the Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools (HICES) and the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA).[5]

History

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Conceived in the early eighties, plans quickly began to establish a private school founded based on humanitarian values. In order to establish the school, a founding council was established with Ross Booth leading the project. The school opened on 7 February 1983 to 163 students from Kindergarten to Year Nine with 14 teaching staff.[6][7]

In 2002, an arts and design and technology centre was opened and named after Booth, The Booth Centre. It underwent renovations from 2023 until late 2024.[8][9]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "The Hills Grammar School". School Directory. SchoolSeek. Archived from the original on 16 October 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2008.
  2. ↑ "School of Thought: Karen Yager". 29 May 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  3. ↑ The Hills Grammar School – School Uniform Price List
  4. ↑ "New South Wales". School Directory. Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia. 2008. Archived from the original on 19 October 2008. Retrieved 16 February 2008.
  5. ↑ "JSHAA New South Wales Directory of Members". New South Wales Branch. Junior School Heads' Association of Australia. 2007. Archived from the original on 17 January 2008. Retrieved 16 February 2008.
  6. ↑ "Hills Grammar - Australian Schools Directory" (PDF). Australian Schools Directory. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  7. ↑ "The Pennant - 40th Anniversary Edition" (PDF). Retrieved 14 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "Not long now, here's a sneak peek of the Booth Centre in the renovation's final stages. We are excited to see the spectacular Atrium coming together". Facebook. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "Hills Grammar is proud to announce that Prime Build has secured the contract for the renovations to the Booth Centre, creating our new state-of-the-art Innovation Hub. Their winning bid highlighted their commitment to innovation, experience working in a busy operating environment, and adherence to strict timelines. The collaboration between Prime Build and the School exemplifies a shared vision for educational excellence and the promotion of cutting-edge learning environments. We look forward to the grand opening of the revitalised Booth Centre later this year". Facebook. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
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