The Forest High School relocation

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As part of the NSW Government’s plan to rebuild public education, the 2024-25 Budget is delivering record education funding, including $8.9 billion for new and upgraded schools. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.

The benefits

Modern classrooms for up to 1500 students.
A new library, canteen and administration spaces.
A multi-purpose sports and performance hall.
Outdoor sports field and courts.
Landscaped recreation and outdoor learning spaces.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Progress summary

Main construction works are well underway. The roof installation for Building G is complete with the concrete pour for Building F now underway. Internal work in other buildings as well as bulk earthworks for landscaping in the internal quadrangle have now started.

In February 2025, the Forest High School principal and staff toured the construction site of the new school. They were very impressed with what they saw and are now looking forward to welcoming all students to their new home.

Next steps

The following works will take place during the autumn school holidays, between Saturday 12 April and Sunday 27 April 2025:

continue inground services for Buildings A, B, C, D and G
continue fitout and façade works to Buildings A, B1, B2, C, D2, E, F and G
continue concrete and framework work for ramp 3 and Building F
continue excavation to playing field and structural works to the lower carpark and playing field.

The new Forest High School is expected to be finished in 2025. We will provide updates regarding transition timeframes once these have been confirmed.

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Image: Artist impression of The Forest High School, subject to change
Image: Artist impression of The Forest High School, subject to change
Image: Artist impression of The Forest High School, subject to change
Image: Artist impression of The Forest High School, subject to change

Additional information

Frequently asked questions

Why is The Forest High School relocating?

How accessible will the school be?

The school will include supported learning facilities for specialist support classes. The facilities will comply with the Educational Facilities Standards and Guidelines (EFSG) and Education Disability Discrimination Act including, but not limited to:

■ accessibility through lifts, ramps, walkways, and other measures including height adjustable furniture

■ provision of accessible bathrooms for both students and staff

■ provision of accessible drop off zones and parking.

How will traffic and transport be managed?

A range of traffic mitigation and transport infrastructure has been proposed to support the new school and the local community. Studies to measure the impact of the new school development to key intersections in the surrounding area have been undertaken, including cumulative impacts from other known future developments. These studies show that the proposed measures significantly mitigate the introduction of the school to its new location.

When will construction start?

When will students move to the new site?

What is the proposed intake area for the new school?

The new school will be located within the current intake area for The Forest High School. Intake area boundaries are regularly updated to balance enrolments equally between local schools to ensure every child in NSW has a well-resourced local public school to attend. The Department of Education will confirm any changes to intake areas closer to the school opening using the most current demographic data.

Fast facts

Commencement

Late 2023

Forecast completion

Mid 2025

Architect

Architectus

Design Consultant

ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd

Address

135 Frenchs Forest Rd W Frenchs Forest NSW 2086

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