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 2025-26 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.

Plans on public exhibition

The planning application for the project, known as a Review of Environmental Factors (REF), is now on public exhibition at the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Division 5.1 planning portal.

Any comments on the proposal may be lodged through the planning portal by no later than Wednesday 16 July 2025.

View the planning application

The benefits

We are currently planning for a relocated Lennox Head Public School on a new site. The project will provide new, flexible learning spaces to support contemporary approaches to teaching and learning, and new core school facilities including a hall, library, canteen and outdoor 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 public preschool.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Progress summary

Information sessions were held on 20 May 2025 to provide the school community and local residents with an update on school designs and project progress. Information shared at the sessions is available in the project library.
The planning application for the project, known as a Review of Environmental Factors (REF), is now on public exhibition at the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Division 5.1 planning portal.
The planning application can be viewed on the NSW Planning Portal
Any comments on the proposal may be lodged through the Planning Portal by no later than Wednesday 16 July 2025.
A request for tenders has been released for detailed design and construction of the new facilities.

Next steps

Additional information

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

Byron St 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.

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.

Get in contact

Your feedback on this project is important to us. For more information, questions or to make a comment please email us at schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au or complete the contact form.

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

Information boards - May 2025

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