Why choose us?

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Yanco Agricultural High School is a Year 7 to Year 12, Agricultural, Co-educational Secondary School in Yanco. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision: In a caring residential environment, students are encouraged to achieve their potential to become effective contributors in their communities and society within a dynamic and complex world. Affirming the best of the school's traditions, our aim is to provide a well-balanced and diverse educational program with a focus on agricultural pursuits.

The Guiding Values for the development of our students are:

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At our school we encourage all students to develop:

SCHOLARSHIP - SPORTSMANSHIP - PERSONAL INTEGRITY - RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP - CITZENSHIP

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Why families choose us

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

A unique boarding experience

All students at Yanco Agricultural High School are boarders with approximately 350 students (boys and girls) residing at the school for 40 weeks of the year.

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.

Student posing with competition winning sheep draped in ribbons.
Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement.

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A world of opportunities

We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.

Tailored learning support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

Individual learning support in classroom.
We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support.
Student group posing with their young cattle.

A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.

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Enrolment and fees

Every young person has the right to quality public education. We welcome families to enrol and be part of our vibrant school community.

About us

YAHS is a co-educational, fully residential high school, specialising in Agriculture. Find out more about our school.