Travelling to and from Barker from Manly was tough, I did that for my years of 7,8,9, and 10…read more I then asked my parents if for years 11 and 12 I could go into boarding (my cousins and my older brother were all boarders and they loved it) so that I could use the extra time (what used to be travel time) to help me have the time to do: - Study - Musicals - Plays - Volleyball - Prefect Tasks - and of course Rest and Relaxation. Boarding provided me with the Time to do all if these things and all I needed was the motivation to do them. Now any meal away from home can't be nearly as enjoyable, however for the chefs to be cooking three meals a day (lunch provided for ALL BARKER STAFF) is very impressive and the quality of the food was perfectly acceptable. To be honest, if I had my time again to go through school - I wish I boarded in year 10 as well. I have formed long lasting friendships an I'm still in touch with guys that Havnt left yet, and the guys that were in my year. I'm proud to have been a Barker Boarder. here's a pic just for fun

Due to my parents living overseas at the time, I decided to enroll at Barker College as a boarder…read more While I LOVED the school itself, the boarding facilities and the way in which it was run was simply mind-boggling and dreadful. The house mistress and master have since been replaced, despite being one of the better things about the place. Barker College put more effort and money into their roses and gardens than they did the boarders. The food was worse than what you would feed to a pig (think diseased apples, salad crawling with bugs and grey meat). Once a term we would have an end of term dinner where the headmaster would attend. This was the only time the food was decent- perhaps because he wouldn't eat anything less. When the parents were invited to these end of term dinners, they were under the impression the food was excellent. Despite the girl's boarding school having had a renovation, the place has a dreadful reputation. 33 girls in one small house and "Mothers of the Day" (teacher supervisors who are on a power trip. I definitely recommend other boarding schools like PLC and Abbottsleigh. Barker College has no activities on the weekends apart from the once a term dinner. There are bars on the windows and there is little light- possibly the most depressing place to spend a few years!

One of Sydney's most outstanding Primary Schools without a doubt!…read more Four generations of our family have passed through this school with one member currently there in year two. The school is staffed by dedicated and concerned teachers from the brilliant Principal down and the standard of teaching and education are fantastic. We feel privileged to be associated with the school...

former student and have seen the transformation over many years this school has A/C for the…read morestudents and extensive facilities and also caters for special needs children. Multiple generations of my family have attended and most of us have good things to say about it as an experience.

Nice multi cultural school, teaching regular curriculum as well as understanding of different…read morecultures etc.

This school is a high school trade school which guides students towards such. This school has…read moreproduced some very successful students who have gone on to some very successful careers in a variety of fields from Healthcare to Law.

Deans neglect the mental wellbeing of students as well as condescendingly dismissing students…read morevoices in personal and communal matters. There is no effort being put into improving and updating the educational content being taught. 1/5 would not recommend sending your daughter here.

A great school with high standards of care and discipline for their students…read more I've met the teachers and attended functions and have been delighted. If I had the opportunity I'd send my kids here. Can't wait for the renovations to stop so I can enjoy the new surroundings. They also have venues here that can be hired out at a cost, just make sure if you need to cancel you give appropriate notice otherwise refunds won't be able to be given.

It was really great , You got taught by the most kindest and funny teachers. The stuff they put up…read morewith was incredible (Shout out to Miss LeBreton,Mr Chenoweth,Ms Leroy,Mr Costigan,Tara,Ms Hardy, Miss Blatman,Ms Wills,Miss Sinclair and all the other absolutely amazing teachers for making school actually fun,The amazing camps and excursions is something I will never forget. An absolutely amazing beautiful school I was very privileged to attend! The school was kept absolutely pristine and was very well looked after. You got treated with the exact same respect as you showed the staff, If you decided to act up they would actually do something about it! It was an amazing experience I am sad that I can't do it all again. Love you Sta, Your favourite student-- Sophia McKid :D

My sons attended this school which is large with 1600 students . It is a 20 minute walk from…read moreKillara railway station. Buses run from station to school in morning and afternoon. Killara is popular with Chinese who comprise 60% of students. The academic standard is high which is why it attains high rankings in HSC.