It’s the last day of the school year for 2024, but students at Edmondson Park Public School in Sydney’s west are marking a new beginning as construction officially commences on a long-awaited, brand new high school.
With turning of the first sod for Edmondson Park’s new high school, next door to Edmondson Park Public School, work continues on the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to ensure students in Sydney’s rapidly-growing South West have access to high quality public education.
It also caps off a big year of investment in NSW public school infrastructure as the Minns Labor Government rebuilds public education after 12 years of Liberal neglect, ensuring growing communities have access to the essential services they deserve, like local public schools.
Construction has started on more than 20 new schools, major upgrades and rebuild projects across metropolitan and regional areas in NSW, and more than 30 new and upgraded schools have been delivered this year alone, with investment totalling more than $1.1 billion.
The first of 100 new public preschools opened at Gulyangarri Public School in Liverpool, and a further 85 preschools are currently out to tender with builders expected to be appointed over coming months.
As part of the NSW Government’s plan to rebuild public education, the 2024-25 Budget is delivering record funding of $3.6 billion for new and upgraded schools in Western Sydney. This investment will help ensure families in growing communities have access to world-class education facilities.
The new high school in Edmondson Park, located adjacent to Edmondson Park Public School on Buchan Avenue, will include 37 modern classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms and a range of world class education facilities including science, technology, performing arts, and fitness hubs, a library, canteen, sports field and multi-sports courts and lecture theatre.
It will be ready to open for students on Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
The project is one of more than 60 new public schools and school upgrades now underway in Western Sydney, along with 49 new public preschools to support local families.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
“The Minns Labor Government is proud to be building this much-needed high school for the Edmondson Park community, who waited too long under the Liberals for action.
“This project reflects Labor’s commitment to ensuring students in rapidly-growing suburbs in Western Sydney have access to a world-class public education in future-ready facilities.
“Our new NSW Labor Government is investing in quality public services, including quality, fee-free public schools for working families.”
Member for Macquarie Fields Anoulack Chanthivong said:
“This brand-new high school in Edmondson Park will be transformative for local families and students.
“With the region continuing to grow, this investment is essential for meeting the increasing demand for quality public schooling.
“I am thrilled to see work begin on this vital project and can’t wait to see the positive impact it will have on our community.”
Principal of Edmondson Park Public School Heather Alé said:
“The new high school will provide a much-needed resource for our students and local community.
“Our students will have opportunities for enhanced and supported transitions from primary to high school, as well as access to state-of-the-art learning spaces and sports facilities right here in their local community.”
