Minns Labor Government’s massive investment in North-West schools

Plans for a new upgrade at Rouse Hill High School have been unveiled as part of the Chris Minns Labor Government’s record investment in public education, which is delivering seven new schools and major upgrades across The Hills Shire in Sydney’s North-West.

The multimillion-dollar upgrade at Rouse Hill High School is set to open early 2027 and will include a new two-storey building with nine modern classrooms, two science rooms, two science labs, and a collaborative learning area.

Across The Hills, the Minns Labor Government’s investment in new school infrastructure will deliver approximately 240 new permanent classrooms, providing space for 5,500 more students.

This investment in quality, public education infrastructure will also see the removal of almost 50 demountables across The Hills that the former Liberal National Government allowed to pile up on schools, taking away valuable open play space.

The upgrade at Rouse Hill High School is part of the Chris Minns Labor Government’s commitment to providing more opportunities for families in The Hills to send their children to a school close to where they live.

Other projects expanding access to public schools in The Hills area include:

In February, the Minns Labor Government opened a fast-tracked temporary school for Box Hill to meet the urgent needs of the community that were ignored by the former Liberal National government for a decade.

A tender for the construction of the Rouse Hill High School upgrade was released to market in March and will be awarded in coming months, with construction expected to start later this year.

The community is invited to view the plans and submit any feedback with a Review of Environmental Factors now on public exhibition until April 29 via the NSW Planning Portal: planningportal.nsw.gov.au/part-5.

Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Early Learning, and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car MP said:

“The Minns Labor Government’s significant investment to deliver seven new schools and major upgrades across The Hills means more families will have access to high-quality school facilities.

“We are not just providing new classrooms for 5,500 more students across The Hills, we are ensuring students have valuable, open play space by removing demountables the Liberals allowed to pile up at schools.

“The Liberals and Nationals failed communities right across The Hills because they didn’t properly plan for essential infrastructure like schools and hospitals that families in these growing suburbs need.

“The upgrade of Rouse Hill High School will ensure it will continue to deliver world-class public education to generations of students and families in this growing community.”

Labor spokesperson for Castle Hill, Kellyville and Winston Hills Peter Primrose MLC said:

“I am proud that Minns Labor Government is making up for the Liberals lack of investment in vital school infrastructure across The Hills and providing more opportunities for families.

“I am not just excited to see the upgrade the Rouse Hill High School progress, I am excited about all the new schools and major upgrades across the Hills that the Minns Labor Government will be delivering over the next couple of years.”

Member for Greenway Michelle Rowland MP said:

“The cutting-edge building at Rouse Hill Public school builds on the substantial investments made by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments in public education to lift standards and make sure children get a great start in life.

“Better public schools are what every parent wants, every teacher needs and every child deserves. Labor will continue to deliver for the growing North-West.”

Rouse Hill High School Principal Simon Kelly said:

“It is wonderful to see the plans for the upgrade of Rouse Hill High School.

“The upgraded school will provide state-of-the-art facilities and innovative learning environments for a growing community, as well as inspire students and prepare them for future success.

“Community input and transparency are at the forefront of this project and I encourage everyone to share their feedback to help us deliver a school driven by locals, for locals.”

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