Thomas Hassall Anglican College
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| Thomas Hassall Anglican College | |
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 The administration block of the College | |
| Location | |
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Australia | |
| Coordinates | 33°55′05″S 150°50′25″E / 33.9179657°S 150.8402896°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent co-educational early learning, primary, and secondary day school |
| Motto | A more excellent way |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Established | 2000 |
| Educational authority | New South Wales Education Standards Authority |
| Oversight | Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation |
| Principal | Karen Easton |
| Deputy Principal & Head of Senior School | David Butler |
| Deputy Principal & Head of Junior School | Sandy Wheeler |
| Years | Early learning and K–12 |
| Enrolment | 1,850 (February 2025) |
| Campus | 13 hectares (31 acres) |
| Website | www |
Thomas Hassall Anglican College is an independent Anglican co-educational day school located in Middleton Grange, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 2000 by the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation, the College provides education from early learning through Prep to Year 12. As of 2025, it serves approximately 1,850 students.[1]
The College was founded in late 1999 by the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation. Rapid growth in the area demanded the need for a new independent school, with nearest independent schools including Macarthur Anglican School, Freeman Catholic College and Good Samaritan Catholic College.
The school began operation on its current Middleton Grange campus in 2000. Initially the school operated Kindergarten to Year 6 classes, with an additional year being added each calendar year, until 2006 when both early learning and Year 12 began operation.
Today, Thomas Hassall Anglican College provides a high quality Christian education for more than 1,800 young people of the Western Sydney region, upholding both strong moral and religious values.
Principals
The following individuals have served as principals (headmasters) of Thomas Hassall Anglican College:
| Ordinal | Officeholder | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Cowling | 2000 | 2007 | 7 years | |
| 2 | Ross Whelan | 2007 | 2023 | 16 years | Longest serving Headmaster of the school. |
| 3 | Karen Easton | 2023 | Present | Present |
The school crest and motto
The school crest, worn by students on the front of the blazer, male students' shirts, and student sports uniforms is based on the cross schools motto: "A More Excellent Way".
Facilities
Thomas Hassall Anglican College is located on a spacious campus in Middleton Grange, in Sydney's South West. The College provides a range of modern facilities designed to support student learning and development.
The campus includes two libraries, one for Primary and one for Secondary students, each housing an extensive collection of digital and printed resources. The auditorium, opened in 2005, is part of a larger complex that includes the canteen and additional learning spaces. Students also have access to athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, and specialised classrooms catering to a variety of subjects.
The College has two sports ovals, one of which meets FIFA standards. In 2023, the Korean Republic Women's Football Team utilised this high-quality facility for training during the FIFA Women's World Cup, showcasing the College's strong sporting infrastructure.[2]
The Rawdon Middleton VC Sports Complex, opened on 22 August 2018, provides a dedicated space for sport and physical education, honouring Rawdon Middleton VC, the namesake of the suburb and a decorated World War II pilot.
In January 2025, the College completed its newest facility, the John Flynn Centre for STEM, a cutting-edge space designed to enhance education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Named after John Flynn, the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the centre reflects his pioneering spirit in aviation and remote healthcare. The aeronautics-inspired design acknowledges the suburb's strong aviation connections, including its proximity to RAAF Base Richmond and Western Sydney Airport. Positioned facing Glynn Avenue, the building serves as a visible landmark within the College, symbolising innovation and forward-thinking education.
The official opening of the John Flynn Centre for STEM will take place on 6 March 2025, coinciding with a special Thanksgiving Service celebrating 25 years of Thomas Hassall Anglican College.
