About Our School
Richard Gill School is a comprehensive, independent primary school where the educational philosophy of Richard Gill AO is brought to life through our Musical Quartet of Learning. By harmonising The Resonant Voice, The Critical Mind, The Active Spirit, and The Eloquent Communicator, we provide a unique opportunity for regional students. In this creative environment, music and movement aren't just subjects—they are the pulse of our entire curriculum, enriching everything from English to STEAM, with innovation and joy.
Why Choose Richard Gill School?
A Future-Ready Rhythm: Through our focus on Music, STEM, and PE, we engage young minds in the "Quartet of Learning," building the critical thinking and creativity required for the industries of tomorrow.
Known, Not Just Numbered: Our intentionally small school and class sizes ensure every child is heard. Here, your child isn't just a student; they are a unique voice nurtured in both learning and wellbeing.
Masters of their Craft: We are home to exceptional educators who do more than teach—they inspire. Our staff care deeply, working tirelessly to compose a supportive environment for every learner.
Space to Flourish: Our outstanding facilities and expansive grounds provide the perfect stage for students to explore, play, and grow.
Strategic Plan
In collaboration with our parent body, the Board, staff and friends of Richard Gill School, we have put together a Strategic Plan which we feel aligns with the vision and educational philosophies of Richard Gill. See our 2022-2026 Strategic Plan here.
School Fees
While we are an independent school and rely on fees to run, our vision is to keep our fees at a low rate so that the school is accessible to as many families in the community as possible. You can download our fees here.
School Timeline
The school currently teaches K-6 and is accepting expressions of interest for Year 7 in 2027.
about MUSWELLBROOK
Muswellbrook Shire is located in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley and incorporates the towns of Muswellbrook, Denman and Sandy Hollow. Muswellbrook is ideally located, just 2.5 hours drive from Sydney and 1.5 hours from Newcastle.
Muswellbrook Shire is located within the Wonnarua/Wanaruah indigenous nation. Muswellbrook Shire acknowledges that the local Aboriginal People are the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land.
For over four decades Muswellbrook Shire has been at the heart of the State’s energy industry; with two of NSW’s base load power generators located in the Shire, Bayswater and Liddell. Muswellbrook Shire’s coal industry exports 25% of NSW’s thermal coal, it is also the home of the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, it produces a large volume of the Hunters viticulture and is home to the largest dairy industry in the Hunter.
Muswellbrook Shire is a welcoming community offering all the cultural, recreational, educational and community facilities that you would expect to find in a city including brilliant food and wine, schools, arts and entertainment. It is the main regional centre for the Upper Hunter.
The population of Muswellbrook Local Government Area (LGA) sits at around 16,000.
To find out more about Muswellbrook Shire’s Community Profile visit: www.communityprofile.com.au/muswellbrook
*Muswellbrook content sourced from https://muswellbrook.org.au/ and Muswellbrook Shire Council Annual Report.
