Hillbrook Anglican School

At Hillbrook, our classrooms are filled with limitless possibilities. Our young people will move into careers that we haven’t begun to imagine, and if we want them to thrive in that environment, a strong sense of balance will be a powerful advantage. This is why Hillbrook’s motto, ‘In Balance We Grow‘ has special meaning to everyone here . It’s fundamental to our vision: ‘To open minds, inspire hearts and nurture dreams‘. It is expresssed in the way we balance intellectual, spiritual, personal and physical development. Importantly it’s woven through every aspect of the school.

We are preparing our students to live happy, fulfilling lives and, we hope, make a positive difference in the world. We aim to provide a realistic and stimulating environment where they learn to challenge and question, to respect one another’s contributions, to enjoy each other’s company and to work effectively together as they grow.

They believed the world had changed too much to persist with educational ideas and conventions that were no longer relevant or practical. Instead these teachers recognised that young people needed an environment where they could develop the skills and confidence to embrace change, not fear it. A school where educators trusted and supported them. A place that offered them a balance of learning experiences to help them achieve their potential and inspire them to contribute to the world they would inherit.

Today Hillbrook is a thriving coeducational high school of 780 students where learning is approached with enthusiasm and creativity. The founding principles of trust, respect, inclusion, collaboration and balance are still at the heart of everything we do. The Hillbrook dream is as strong today as it was in 1987 when the school was founded. We see it reflected every day in our students as they grow and develop into compassionate, ethical and creative thinkers.