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History of Barker College

Barker College was founded by The Rev Henry Plume at Kurrajong Heights in early 1890 with five pupils, and was named for Plume’s mentor and friend, The Right Reverend Frederic Barker, the second Bishop of Sydney. Early in 1896, Barker College moved to its present site in Hornsby, and in 1919, ownership of the School was transferred to the Church of England.

The School has continued to grow and prosper. In 1975, the unique co-educational collegiate Senior School, for students in Years 11 and 12, was established. In 2000, Year 10 also became part of the Senior School, and girls are now able to enter Barker at Year 10 level.