Extra infrastructure funding for NSW public schools
The latest round of the Albanese Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund will deliver $68 million in vital infrastructure projects for New South Wales public schools.
Under Round 2 of the Schools Upgrade Fund, 52 public schools across New South Wales will each benefit from funding of at least $250,000 to build or upgrade infrastructure.
The successful projects include upgrading food and tech classrooms, installing new playground equipment and upgrading sporting facilities.
Public schools with the greatest need have been prioritised, including schools with high numbers of students from a low-socio economic background, First Nations Students, and students with disability.
Round 2 was open to all public schools and applications closed in February.
Schools submitted their projects to their relevant state and territory education departments which made recommendations to the Australian Government.
More information on the Schools Upgrade Fund is available at www.education.gov.au/schools-upgrade-fund
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:
“I want all students to get access to a quality education, including access to quality facilities to learn in and play on.
“From upgrading tech classrooms to new outdoor equipment and replacing demountables, this funding will deliver upgrades to public schools that need it the most.
“This is another important step in building a better and fairer education system.”
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Education Senator Anthony Chisholm:
“Our schools deserve great infrastructure and the latest equipment to help students achieve their best – no matter where they live, or what their background may be.
“To continue to be a smart and innovative nation, we need to ensure that all Australians have the same opportunities and access to a supportive learning environment.
“This is a great outcome for New South Wales schools and I’m thrilled that we can deliver this funding to complete important school infrastructure projects, especially in the state’s regional and rural areas.”
LIST OF SUCCESSFUL NSW SCHOOLS
School Name | Location |
Ashcroft High School | Ashcroft |
Barrack Heights Public School | Barrack Heights |
Bass High School | Bass Hill |
Blackett Public School | Blackett |
Coffs Harbour Learning Centre | Boambee |
Toomelah Public School | Boggabilla |
Boggabilla Central School | Boggabilla |
Bowraville Central School | Bowraville |
Brungle Public School | Brungle |
Cabramatta High School | Cabramatta |
Airds High School | Campbelltown |
Cessnock East Public School | Cessnock |
Cessnock High School | Cessnock |
Chester Hill High School | Chester Hill |
Condobolin High School | Condobolin |
Forbes High School | Forbes |
Lakeside School | Gateshead |
Wiripaang Public School | Gateshead |
Gilgandra High School | Gilgandra |
James Busby High School | Green Valley |
Kalinda School | Griffith |
Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School | Guildford |
Gunnedah High School | Gunnedah |
Kempsey South Public School | Kempsey |
Melville High School | Kempsey |
Gralee School | Leeton |
James Meehan High School | Macquarie Fields |
Manilla Central School | Manilla |
Miller High School | Miller |
Mogo Public School | Mogo |
Moree Secondary College | Moree |
Chifley College – 5 campuses | Mount Druitt |
Narromine High School | Narromine |
Shoalhaven High School | Nowra |
Glenroi Heights Public School | Orange |
Canobolas Rural Technology High School | Orange |
Peak Hill Central School | Peak Hill |
Casuarina School | Riverstone |
South Grafton High School | South Grafton |
Tamworth High School | South Tamworth |
Taree Public School | Taree |
Chatham High School | Taree |
Mount Austin High School | Wagga Wagga |
Wakefield School | Wakefield |
Warrawong High School | Warrawong |
Wellington High School | Wellington |
Penrith Valley Learning Centre | Werrington |
Green Hill Public School | West Kempsey |
Kempsey West Public School | West Kempsey |
Wilcannia Central School | Wilcannia |
Windale Public School | Windale |
Hopetown School | Wyong |