Melonba Public School

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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 $3.6 billion for new and upgraded schools in Western Sydney. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.

A project is underway to deliver the new Melonba Public School, located in the new suburb of Melonba to meet the future population growth in Sydney’s northwest.

As part of NSW Government’s commitment to deliver expanded access to early childhood education, this school will include a public preschool. For more information visit the new public preschool at Melonba Public School page.

The benefits

The benefits - permanent primary school:

modern classrooms and specialist support classes for up to 1,000 Kindergarten to Year 6 students
covered outdoor learning area (COLA) and a separate covered outdoor learning area
a multipurpose hall for sports and performance, outdoor play areas including sports courts
outside of school hours care (OOSH)
a library, canteen, administration facilities and staff parking.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Progress summary

The new permanent Melonba Public School welcomed Kindergarten to Year 6 students on Thursday, 6 February 2024.

Modern classrooms

Our school features modern, flexible classrooms. These provide a variety of opportunities to enhance student collaboration, communication and engagement.

The classrooms:

are adaptable to different teaching methods and can accommodate up to 4 class groups in each space
feature inclusive learning zones with break-out spaces, enabling students to learn in new ways and with new technologies
provide opportunities to enhance skills in collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving and creativity
can be closed into individual classrooms.

Next steps

Project gallery

Video: Melonba Public School and Melonba High School construction from December 2023 to January 2025

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Image: Melonba Public School entrance
Image: Play space at Melonba Public School
Image: Multipurpose space at Melonba Public School
Image: Specialist support common room at Melonba Public School
Image: Specialist support learning space at Melonba Public School
Image: Modern classroom at Melonba Public School
Image: Learning common at Melonba Public School
Image: New library at Melonba Public School

Additional information

Frequently asked questions

When will the construction of the school be complete?

Are there kiss and drop bays available?

Is there a bus service to the school?

Public bus routes are available for students. The nearest public bus stops are located on Elara Boulevard (748) and Kaluta Avenue (747 and 751). In addition, one morning chartered bus service departs at 7:50 am from corner of Sundew Parade and Elara Blvd, with 2 after-school services at 2:40 pm and 3:00 pm from the Kaluta Avenue bus stop. For more details, please take a look at the Traffic Access Guide provided by the school.

How can your child/children apply for a School Opal Card or a school term bus pass?

Does the school have out of school hours (OOSH) care?

To support families with out of school hours care (OOSH), the department has selected Northwest Community Childcare to operate the OOSH service for Melonba Public School. While the permanent arrangement is for the service to be located on the new Melonba Public School site, it will initially operate from the temporary school site at 20 Galah Street, Melonba. The service will relocate to the permanent school site as soon as practically possible.

For more information, including how to enrol for the OOSH, please visit nwcc.com.au/melonba.

Fast facts

Commencement

October 2023

Forecast completion

2025

Architect

NBRS

Builder

Richard Crookes Constructions

Electorate

Londonderry

Address

Swallowtail Street Melonba NSW 2765

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.

Three new schools revealed for high-growth northwest Sydney

Nearly 1,000 students in Sydney’s rapidly-growing north-west will be able to attend school locally from Term 1 next year, with three temporary schools opening as an urgent stopgap measure for the community while permanent facilities are built.

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.

Secure your place at Melonba Public School and Melonba High School

Be among the first to experience brand-new schools where learning is enhanced by modern, technology-rich classrooms designed for diverse learning styles.

Join us for an exciting foundational year at Melonba Public School which will open in temporary facilities on the corner of Galah Street and Rakali Parade Day 1, Term 1, 2025. Enrol today for Kindergarten to Year 6.

Enrol now at schoolfinder.education.nsw.gov.au.

Past events

30 May 2024

5pm - 7pm

Melonba Public School parent and community meeting

Join Larissa Maraga, Melonba Public School’s Principal and receive an update from the previous meeting on the school values, motto, logo and uniform.

Melonba High School covered outdoor learning area (COLA)

15 May 2024

5-7pm

Melonba Public School parent and community meeting

Join us at an upcoming parent and community meeting where you can meet Larissa Maraga, Melonba Public School’s Principal and discuss the results of the recent survey about school values, motto, logo and uniform. Fill in this form to register your attendance https://edu.nsw.link/Melonba-Survey or scan the QR code on the right.

Melonba High School covered outdoor learning area (COLA)

26 Oct 2022

3 pm to 7 pm

Community information session

Families, parents and the community met with the project team delivering the new facilities.

Elara Village Shopping Centre - courtyard area

30 - 31 Aug 2022

3–8 pm

Community information session

Families, parents and the community met with the project team delivering the new facilities.

Elara Village Shopping Centre - courtyard area

10 - 11 Aug 2022

2.30pm to 5:30pm

Community information session

Families, parents and the community met with the project team delivering the new facilities.

Elara Village Shopping Centre - courtyard area

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.

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

Welcome pack - February 2025

(PDF 7 MB)

Melonba Public School

Timeline

Progress summary

Next steps

Project gallery

Additional information

Frequently asked questions

Fast facts

News

Public school students return to new and upgraded classrooms

Construction begins at new schools in Sydney's north-west

Three new schools revealed for high-growth northwest Sydney

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