Facilities and resources

Yanco Agricultural High School has state-of-the-art resources, farm and hostel, provide a stimulating and caring environment for students.

The school is set on 280 hectares, including 180 hectares of intensive irrigation and dry land agriculture, as well as 60 hectares of natural bushland bordered by the Murrumbidgee River.

Our school facilities

We offer a range of learning environments. They help students stay engaged, build confidence and enjoy every part of their school day. Our facilities include:

• a unique and historical property

• a well-stocked library for reading and research

• science labs for hands-on experiments

• sports fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, gymnasium and a pool for fitness and fun

• specialist music spaces, and tutors providing instruction in a wide range of instruments, support the school's marching band as well as recreational groups

• art and technology classroom spaces as well as design and technology work areas
• a Trade Training Centre providing industry standard Hospitality Student Kitchen and a Metals & Engineering practical classroom
• extensive farm resources
• an Equine Centre including an Olympic standard indoor arena and stables

Resources and technology

Our school uses modern technology and digital learning tools. Our resources help students learn, create and stay connected. As a NSW public school, we have access to shared programs and tools available to all schools in the state.

Yanco Agricultural High School historic mansion is situated on the lands of irrigation pioneer, Sir Samuel McCaughey.

Supplementing our traditional teaching facilities is an extensive school Library that offers a Homework Centre run by teaching staff in addition to Prep.

Science labs for hands-on experiments.

Sports fields for fitness and fun.

Yanco boasts a school Drum Corp. Music lessons are offered in a wide range of instruments and students are given opportunities to compete in the local Eisteddfod.

A student trailer project from Design and Technology.

Barista training in the Hospitality Student Kitchen.

Yanco's extensive farm resources are utilised in theory and practice. Students are rostered, to gain “hands on” experience in livestock enterprises.

There is an Equine Centre including an indoor arena for students choosing to bring a horse to the school.

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