More schools on the way for Sydney’s North-West

The Minns Labor Government is getting on with the job of delivering new high schools in Sydney’s North-West, announcing the site for a new public high school for two of the city’s fastest growing suburbs.

The new public high school for Schofields/Tallawong will be built at 201 Guntawong Road, Tallawong, on land owned by the NSW Government. This part of North-West Sydney recorded the fastest student population growth in the recent NSW enrolment growth audit, with the overall population more than tripling between 2016 and 2021, according to recent Census data.

The new high school will initially cater for 1,000 students, delivering more than 50 permanent classrooms, and is due for completion on Day 1, Term 1 2027.

The school site is also being master planned for future expansion and will cater for significant growth around the Tallawong Metro Station, supporting the nearby mixed-use precinct and reducing pressure on nearby schools.

With housing the largest cost of living issue facing the people of NSW, delivering more well-located houses nearby jobs, services and local schools is part of the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to create better communities for growing families, young people and downsizers.

The site was identified following collaboration between the Department of Education, Landcom, the Office of Strategic Lands and the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).

The Liberals and Nationals approved new housing in Sydney’s North-West, but failed to plan for or build the schools this growing community needed.

Delivering this new high school is part of the Minns Labor Government’s work to address the school infrastructure backlog in Sydney’s North-West growth corridor, with new public schools being fast-tracked in Melonba, Box Hill, Tallawong, Gables and Nirimba Fields, and major upgrades underway at Rouse Hill High School and Schofields Public School.

The new public high school at Schofields/Tallawong is part of our record $3.6 billion investment to continue delivering a pipeline of school infrastructure across Western Sydney.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:

“It is fantastic to share where we will build the first new public high school for the growing communities of Schofields and Tallawong.

“Our Government is committed to addressing the backlog of school infrastructure works left by the Liberals and Nationals, who failed to provide the schools this rapidly-growing community needs.

“I look forward to seeing works begin on this site, as we get started on building this much-needed high school in North-West Sydney.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:

“As the NSW Government confronts the housing crisis, more homes need to be built across NSW and Western Sydney.

“Our government is committed to making sure those homes are supported by new schools and infrastructure to make sure families have access to quality education and essential services close to where they live.

“This new public high school investment complements our planning reforms that are focused on building better homes and better communities.”

Member for Riverstone, Warren Kirby said:

“As our community here in Western Sydney continues to expand, it is essential that the best possible infrastructure is delivered at the same rate.

“This high school is the hottest topic in my electorate. I am constantly asked where and when the school will open.

“I am thrilled to be a part of this exciting announcement today and that the NSW Labor Government is delivering on its promise to provide a permanent high school for our growing Schofields and Tallawong families.

“The future looks bright for Sydney’s North-West and I look forward to providing further updates on this project and the raft of other school projects on the way for the area as soon as possible.”