Lennox Head Public School relocation and new public preschool

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As part of the NSW Government's plan to rebuild public education, the NSW Budget is delivering $2.1 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.

The benefits

Relocated school
24 modern classrooms with access to additional learning commons and multipurposes space
School hall with covered outdoor learning area
Library
Canteen
Outdoor space with play equipment and games court
Front office, staff and administration areas

As part of the NSW Government's commitment to deliver expanded access to early childhood education, planning for this school will include an on-site 40-place public preschool with indoor and outdoor spaces.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Progress summary

The planning approval for the project has been granted by the Department of Education's Planning and Assessment team.

The Decision Statement has been published on the Planning Portal for Division 5.1 (Part 5) Activities: planningportal.nsw.gov.au/part-5/lennox-head-new-primary-school-and-preschool.

Tenders for the award of the main works contract have closed and are currently being assessed.

Next steps

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Frequently asked questions

Why does Lennox Head Public School need to move?

Due to strong population growth in the area, the current school doesn’t have enough permanent classrooms to meet demand for public school enrolments.

The department initially planned to upgrade the existing school to add new permanent classrooms. During site investigations, a significant number of Aboriginal artefacts were found, triggering an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment. The outcome of the assessment was granting of an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) which imposes compliance conditions over activities permitted at the existing school site.

In consideration of this and other factors, the department determined the best option to meet current and projected enrolment demand in Lennox Head was to relocate the school to new facilities on an appropriate new site. .

Relocating the school will provide the Lennox Head students and teachers with all new learning spaces, facilities and outdoor areas to meet the needs of the community now and into the future.

When will the new school open?

What will happen to the existing school site when the school relocates?

Fast facts

Commencement

TBA

Forecast completion

2027

Architect

PTW

Electorate

Ballina

Address

Corner of Montwood Drive and Snapper Drive Lennox Head NSW 2478

News

First look at concept designs for Lennox Head Public School relocation

The Lennox Head Public School community will have the first look at the concept design for their new school.

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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.

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Information boards - May 2025

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