James Ruse Agricultural High School is set in a district rich in colonial history and overlooks the area where James Ruse first grew wheat successfully in Australia. This selective co-educational high school provides metropolitan students with the opportunity to study practical and theoretical agriculture as part of their secondary school studies, for which the grounds and farm are admirably suited. Located in Carlingford in north west Sydney, the school is surrounded by a 5 hectare farm on which students raise a variety of produce including stud Angus cattle.
The school provides a caring environment in which the pursuit of excellence is complemented by the development of self esteem through achievement. James Ruse benefits from enthusiastic staff, supportive parents and talented students. There is concern for each student through peer support and the provision of a wide range of challenging and enjoyable sporting and co-curricular activities, including Music, ISCF and Cadets which facilitate the development of talents and the pursuit of interests
