Travel to school

Getting to Hurlstone is simple, with safe and reliable transport options available for students and families from across NSW. Our location map, driving directions, and public transport details make planning your journey straightforward, whether you are a local day student or visiting as a boarder’s family.

Location map

We are located at Roy Watts Rd, NSW 2167 Glenfield.

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Travel by train

Passengers alight at Glenfield Station that is served by the metropolitan railway network from the Cumberland, Inner West & Leppington, Airport & South Line & Southern Highlands train lines.

Travel by plane

Situated on the Airport & South train line, we are ideally positioned 7 stops from the Domestic terminal and 8 stops from the International terminal.

Travel by road - parents and carers

Access to the school by road is from Glenfield Road. Taking the exit near the Hurlstone ‘Welcome Sign’ at the roundabout near the railway overpass. The School is situated on Roy Watts Road. The different sections of the school are signposted.

There is a drop-off and pick-up area out the front of the main administration building.

Short term parking is restricted to the north side verge along Roy Watts Road between the main gate and the farm.

Parents and carers are encouraged to consider dropping off and picking up their child along Station Road or Railway Parade, from where their child can safely walk into the school grounds using the Station Pedestrian Gate,

Travel by road - student drivers

Senior students may submit a completed application form to their respective Deputy Principal that is signed by a parent/guardian and the student. The “Permission to Drive to School” form can be collected from the front administration office.

If passengers are permitted they are to be listed on the application form. The passenger’s parents are also required to sign the form.

The completed application forms are to be handed into their respective Deputy Principal, along with a copy of:

  • Students driver’s license
  • Registration papers
  • Vehicle insurance

The application will be reviewed by the deputy principal. If approved, a “Student Parking Pass” will be issued to the student seeking permission. The pass is to be displayed on the dashboard of the car each day the vehicle is parked at the school.

Student’s vehicles are to be parked down along Roy Watts Road, east of the staff car park.

Driver's Code of Behaviour

The school policy requires students to:

  • Act in a responsible manner at all times when using the vehicle
  • Keep the vehicle off the school grounds - only park in designated areas
  • Only carry passengers as nominated by their parents
  • Only use the car to come to and from school at the start and end of the school day
  • Display the Student Parking Authority Pass at all times
Illustration of a female student and a female adult standing at a bus stop with a bus in the background.

Apply for a travel pass

Eligible students can get a free travel pass under the School Student Transport Scheme. Apply for a travel pass today.

Travel pass

Getting to and from school safely

As a parent or carer, it’s your responsibility to get your child to and from school safely. Student safety is our priority.

Keep our school community safe by:

You should also discuss safe travel with your child including:

Subsidised school travel

Transport for NSW  provides subsidies to assist school students.

Driving and parking

The start and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and drivers outside schools.

When driving and parking near our school, please:

Parking on school grounds

[Contact us to learn more about parking on school grounds.]

Need help getting to school?

If your child has a disability or additional needs, they may be eligible for the Assisted School Travel Program. Contact us to learn more or get help planning your child's journey to school.

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