Cooranbong Public School relocation and co-located public early learning

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As part of the NSW Government's plan to rebuild public education, the NSW Budget is delivering $2.3 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.

As part of the long-term planning for growth and infrastructure development in the Lake Macquarie area, early planning is underway to build a brand-new expanded school on a new site for Cooranbong Public School with co-located public early learning service.

The expanded Cooranbong Public School will be located on Jeremiah Drive, Cooranbong, with modern purpose-built facilities for 750 students, ensuring the school is equipped to meet the needs of the growing community.

The new site will open in early 2029, Cooranbong Public School will continue operating from its current site until that time to ensure continuity of learning for students.

You can view recently completed schools on our School Showcase webpage.

The benefits

A new primary school which includes:

36 classrooms
3 support classrooms
multipurpose hall
library
administration facilities
games court
full-sized playing field
staff car parking
bicycle parking
co-located public early learning.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Progress summary

New site boundary

Since announcing the project we have secured an additional parcel of land for the school, increasing the site size from 2.5 to 3 hectares.

Walk on Country

On Wednesday 22 July 2026, the project team, architects, representatives from the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) and school leadership gathered with traditional knowledge holders for a Walk on Country and design workshop as part of the Connecting with Country process.

Connecting with Country involves working with local Aboriginal cultural knowledge holders to embed meaningful representations of Country and culture in new school environments.

Insights and important cultural and Country elements valued by the Awabakal community will be incorporated into the design of the buildings and landscape.

Concept designs

On Tuesday 28 July 2026, concept designs showing how the new school could look were shared at a community information session.

You can view the information shared at the session by visiting the Library tab on this project webpage.

Next steps

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Image: Artist’s impression of the new school looking north from the corner of Jeremiah Drive and Rosendahl Road (subject to change)
Image: View of the Jeremiah Drive entry (subject to change)
Image: View of the main school entry on Rosendahl Road (subject to change)
Image: View of the playing field looking south from Cessna Avenue (subject to change)

Additional information

Frequently asked questions

Why is the school moving?

An upgrade to the current site for Cooranbong Public School was considered as part of the planning process, however site constraints, such as the irregular shape of the site and limited street frontage did not meet the site needs to accommodate the increasing demand in the community.

The NSW Department of Education select school sites through a comprehensive process that considers various factors, including environmental conditions, land availability, cost, and community needs.

The new site is in an emerging growth area with land availability. Selecting a school site in this area will help meet the current and future needs of the broader school community.

What will the school intake area be and will students at Cooranbong Public School be automatically considered for the new primary school?

Intake areas (sometimes known as the school catchment) are based on up-to-date enrolment figures for the area, and suitable sustainable travel options and public transport routes.

The intake area will be confirmed closer to the school opening, typically around 12 months prior.

All students enrolled at Cooranbong Public School when the transition occurs will be supported with a placement at the new school. Future enrolments will be in accordance with the department’s enrolment procedures.

The intake area for the new school will be shared with the community when it is confirmed.

When will construction on the new school start?

What will happen to Cooranbong Public School staff?

What will happen to the existing Cooranbong Public School site?

What will the transport options be for the new school?

As the new school nears completion, we will prepare a Travel Access Guide which includes maps and information that details all the transport options available for travel to and from the school.

Once the new school has been completed, the travel plans and transport requirements of the school are regularly assessed to ensure that the surrounding transport network and infrastructure continues to meet the operational needs of the school.

Fast facts

Architect

SHAC

Electorate

Lake Macquarie

Address

100 Jerimiah Drive Cooranbong NSW 2265

Get involved

We are committed to working together with our school communities to deliver the best possible learning facilities for students.
Opportunities for school communities to get involved in the project will be shared on this page.

Past events

28 Jul 2026

2:30 pm to 6 pm

Community information session

Join us for a community information session about the Cooranbong Public School relocation. Come along to learn more about the project, ask questions, and meet the team behind the new build.

School library, Cooranbong Public School, 3 Government Road, Cooranbong NSW 2265

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Project updates

Everything you need to know about your new or upgraded school.

Information pack - July 2026

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Information boards - July 2026

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Images and information to keep you informed about the progress of your new or upgraded school throughout every stage of the building process.

Project update - August 2026

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Community information session - July 2026

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Planning update - June 2026

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We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.

Cooranbong Public School relocation and co-located public early learning

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Additional information

Frequently asked questions

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