A learning journey awaits that is uniquely yours. Strong academic programs, a connected community and a place to belong - this is the gift of a HVGS education.
ELC and Years K - 6
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme emphasises inquiry-based learning to meet the academic, cultural and social development students. HVGS is the only school in the region authorised to offer the PYP.
Years 7 - 10
The International Baccalaureate MYP offers students an intellectually challenging journey, empowering them to connect their academic studies with real-world applications. The MYP fosters deep understanding and critical thinking.
Years 11 - 12
The HSC acknowledges 13 years of education and opens doors to diverse career paths and tertiary study. It offers a comprehensive range of study areas tailored to students' unique abilities, interests, and goals.
Years 11 - 12
The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme blends the IB philosophy with local VET qualifications, creating a unique, international, and career-focused program. The CP supports the development of vocational skills and hands-on real world experience.
Years 11 - 12
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme addresses the intellectual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of students, and is respected by universities across the globe (including all Australian universities).
Our School
and what we stand for
Every student’s learning journey is unique, so we focus on personalised pathways to excellence. By fostering curiosity, inquiry, and student agency, we help them explore their passions and understand excellence in all areas of learning.
Here, you'll join a compassionate community where shared purpose and collective responsibility create rich learning opportunities in and beyond the classroom.
We are an inclusive, diverse community where belonging, agency, and valuing all perspectives help everyone thrive.
We prioritise people’s experiences to ensure long-term sustainability. This approach makes us a resilient team, capable of adapting to change while focusing our energy on student learning—a win for both students and staff!
Uniquely
You At HVGS
Everyone at HVGS is unique.
Everyone has a passion, a place, a story.
Discover the transformative power of sharing your authentic self.
It's 7am on the banks of the Hunter River, and our rowers are getting ready to hit the water.
Take your passion by the reins on the HVGS Equestrian Team.
Always a popular endeavour for HVGS students willing to forgo a warm morning sleep-in, Cattle Team is now bigger than ever!
From Vietnam to Africa, the Endeavour Program for Years 10 and 11 offers the ultimate experience
Drama Clubs are a popular activity for students in both the Junior and Senior Schools.
Relax, stretch and clear your mind. Yoga is a calming actvity for students of all ages.
Tennis is one of our most popular co-curricular activities open for ELC - Year 12
Nothing prepares students for the challenges of real-life like the real world, so our outdoor education experiences are carefully crafted to enhance their physical and emotional strengths so they’re ready for life — wherever it takes them.
Step beyond the curriculum and join one of our Music Ensembles and then showcase your talent in one of more of our performance opportunities.
Rugby is a popular endeavour for boys and girls at HVGS
Words
"At HVGS, learning should ignite curiosity and creativity, build character, and strive for excellence. We honour each student’s learning journey and measure success in many forms, because we’re not preparing students for the world as it is, but for the future they will shape." Principal, Rebecca Butterworth
Connect
with us
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM AEST
HVGS Latter Hall
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM AEST
HVGS Latter Hall
