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Jerrabomberra High School completed project

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As part of the NSW Government's plan to build essential services, the 2023-24 Budget is delivering a historic $1.4 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW.This targeted investment in growing communities will ensure working families get access to a world class public education.

Jerrabomberra High School opened to Years 7, 8 and 9 for Day 1 Term 1 2024 in new permanent modern facilities with the capacity for 500 students.

The Development Application for Stage 2 of the project was lodged in mid 2023. When Stage 2 is complete, Jerrabomberra High School will have capacity to cater for up to 1,000 students. For more information about this expansion visit the Jerrabomberra High School - Stage 2 webpage.

The benefits

Stage 1 of the new high school provides 24 flexible classrooms including 3 support classrooms in modern facilities and also includes:

library
multi-purpose hall
sports courts
covered outdoor learning areas
outdoor space
canteen
administration facilities.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Next steps

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Video: Jerrabomberra High School showcase

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Video: Principal's welcome to Jerrabomberra Hight Sc

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Image: Multi-purpose learning space/library amenities in new temporary facilities
Image: Play space in new temporary facilities at Jerrabomberra High School
Image: General learning classroom in new temporary facilities at Jerrabomberra High School
Image: General learning classroom in new temporary facilities at Jerrabomberra High School
Image: Handball courts
Image: Jerrabomberra High School
Image: Jerrabomberra High School
Image: Jerrabomberra High School
Image: Lower playground
Image: Modern classroom
Image: Modern classroom
Image: Multipurpose hall
Image: Science lab
Image: Upper playground and handball courts
Image: Woodworking

Additional information

Frequently asked questions

When will the permanent high school open for students?

What is the student capacity for the new school?

What type of high school was constructed?

The new high school in Jerrabomberra is a Years 7 to 12 comprehensive high school.

Our high schools provide students from Years 7 to 12 with a quality education in a broad range of subjects. Our high schools have access to technologies to support the implementation of the NSW Curriculum requirements. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are essential areas of study that foster students’ skills and prepare them to participate in a rapidly changing world and contribute to Australia’s future development and prosperity.

Subjects offered by secondary schools follow the requirements set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to enable students to receive their Record of School Achievement or Higher School Certificate. Some schools also offer vocational education and training (VET) programs. For more information, visit the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) website.

What is the intake area for the new high school?

The school intake area can be viewed using the NSW Public School Finder at schoolfinder.education.nsw.gov.au. You can also access School Finder via the enrolment section of each school’s website.

For more information on recent and planned school upgrades across the Queanbeyan Network visit www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/explore.html.

Fast facts

Completion date

January 2024

Architect

TKD Architects

Builder

Hindmarsh Construction Australia

Electorate

Monaro

Address

101 Environa Drive Jerrabomberra NSW 2619

News

Public school students return to new and upgraded classrooms

The NSW Government has delivered 18 new and upgraded schools in time for the start of Term 1.

Jerrabomberra High School student tour

A group of students recently had the opportunity to visit Jerrabomberra High School and learn about the construction process.

Major progress delivering high schools for Monaro communities

Work progresses at the site of the new Jerrabomberra High School and master planning announced for a new high school in nearby Googong.

Licence to build: school building program bigger and better than ever

Students and communities across NSW will continue to benefit from new and upgraded schools in 2023.

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Thank you pack - February 2024

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New school

Jerrabomberra High School completed project

Timeline

Next steps

Project gallery

Additional information

Frequently asked questions

Fast facts

News

Public school students return to new and upgraded classrooms

Jerrabomberra High School student tour

Major progress delivering high schools for Monaro communities

Licence to build: school building program bigger and better than ever

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