Empowering each child

Esslemont College is an exciting new co-educational primary school open for enrolments to families in the Kellyville and surrounding communities.

Imparting Knowledge

Empowerment through consciousness, understanding and skill building.

Inspiring Volition

Empowerment through realising one’s own potential and the intrinsic desire to take action.

Encouraging Action

Empowerment through application.

Your local, community based school

Esslemont College offers a holistic approach to education.

Every child will be supported to grow from an academic, physical, moral, social, spiritual, and psychological perspective.
The College is inspired by the principles of the Bahá’í Faith which teaches that every individual is a noble and spiritual being.

“Let your vision be world embracing”

- Bahá’í Writings

At Esslemont College, we aim to empower each child to develop a desire for the attainment of knowledge, realise their inherent potential and make a positive impact on the world.

Limited Enrolment Places for 2024

The Principal welcomes the opportunity to meet with you, share with you the vision of Esslemont College, and answer any questions you might have.

Expression of Interest

To find out more or to register your interest in sending your child to Esslemont College please complete the form below.

 FAQs

    • Esslemont College offers a supportive, respectful, and productive learning environment in which the NSW curriculum will be delivered to the highest level possible by highly qualified staff

    • A holistic approach of educating each child from an academic, physical, moral, social, spiritual, and psychological perspective

    • Opportunities for students to learn about different world views, cultures, and spiritual spaces, grounded in an understanding of the indigenous people of our land, their stories and spirituality

    • Opportunities will be provided for the child to fulfill their potential through individual academic projects, and involvement in service projects at a local, national and global level. A safe, positive, and proactive environment in which virtues are explored and good moral choices encouraged in all aspects of school life and learning

    • An integrated and connected approach to learning within the key learning areas

    • A wide range of inspiring teaching strategies and learning experiences to promote different ways of learning and thinking in the implementation of the curriculum

    • An intimate learning environment, with a high teacher/student ratio, in which all children have ongoing access to accompaniment and support from teachers and assistants

    • Acknowledgment and celebration of effort rather than outcomes

    • A strong focus on building an environmentally sustainable entity

    • We understand that every human is a noble and spiritual being

    • We recognise the inherent and unique potential of every student

    • We see unity in diversity as a concept central to the effective management of the school

    • Preparing students to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization through the use of technology and the development of higher thought processes

    • Acts of service are woven into the fabric of the school

    • We provide opportunities to develop specific capacities and spiritual qualities required to serve the needs of the school and wider community

    • We approach each lesson with the ethos that there are no deficits in learners, just differences

    • We provide an environment in which every member—be they teacher, student, family or ancillary staff—is a valued, respected and appreciated member of the community

  • Mrs Judith (Judy) Navidi is a global educational leader with a diverse and creative career spanning 40 years in primary & secondary education, adult training & English as a second language industry.

    She has worked in both public and independent primary schools in NSW and Victoria as well as schools in Japan, The Kingdom of Tonga and Tanzania. Her passion for education has assisted her in other leadership roles, most recently in a five-year position as a department coordinator at the Bahá’í World Centre in Israel.

    Judy is committed to ensuring all children at Esslemont College are provided with opportunities to develop their intellectual, physical, and spiritual capacities to their full potential.

  • Dr. John Esselmont was an inspirational individual who travelled to many parts of the world working as a doctor and sharing the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith. His life is seen as an example of selfless service to humanity.

  • No. Esslemont College is inspired by the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith which embraces the central concept of the unity and oneness of humanity.

    Children from diverse backgrounds are welcome and this diversity is celebrated in our school community.

  • You may contact the College directly on 02 9030 0433 or email info@esslemont.nsw.edu.au and request a tour of the school and an opportunity to meet the Principal at a time convenient for you.

    This will be an opportunity for you and your child to see the facilities and hear more about the educational opportunities Esslemont College will provide.

    To attend an upcoming open day and/or an information evening please register your interest by email to info@esslemont.nsw.edu.au

  • Esslemont College accepts students enrolling in Kindergarten who will be five years of age on or before 31 July of that year.

    Orientation mornings for all 2024 Kindergarten children and their families will be held on:

    • 25 October 2023

    • 29 November 2023

  • Please find attached a copy of Esslemont College’s fees and its Fees Policy.