Newcastle High School redevelopment

About the project
Get involved
Library

As part of the NSW Government's plan to rebuild public education, the NSW Budget is delivering record education funding, including $9 billion for new and upgraded schools. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.

The benefits

A project is underway to redevelop Newcastle High School by upgrading facilities to meet future demand. The project will deliver:

a new three-storey learning hub with a library, canteen and covered outdoor learning area (COLA), facilities for specialist support classes, general classrooms, hospitality classrooms and science labs
a new multipurpose facility with gymnasium, stage, fitness lab, modern classrooms, outdoor courts and end of trip facilities
a new student hub within existing Building A and student entry from Parkway Avenue.

Key heritage buildings on the school site will also be retained.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Progress summary

The external cladding including feature aluminium blades, battens and perforated screens has now been successfully completed on the new learning hub and multipurpose facility. The scaffolding has been removed from both buildings and a new school sign installed on the multipurpose facility, facing the Smith Street student entry.
Internal finishes are progressing well in both buildings, and the sprung timber floor is currently being installed in the multipurpose facility.
Landscaping and covered walkways for both buildings are progressing well.

Next steps

We are now in the final stages of construction and are completing the internal finishes, furniture and equipment installation in the learning hub and multipurpose facility. These buildings will be handed over to the school to start moving in during Term 4.
The landscaping surrounding the learning hub and multipurpose facility will also be finished, as will the covered walkways, the new drop off area for learning support and the public domain works.
Following handover, we will begin the demolition of the remaining buildings and removing demountables from the school site. The remaining landscaping including the multi-sports courts will be handed over to the school in mid 2026.

Project gallery

Image: Artist impression showing the multipurpose facility from the east (subject to change).
Image: Artist impression showing the front of the school (subject to change).
Image: Artist impression showing the new learning hub courtyard from above (subject to change).

Additional information

Fast facts

Commencement

April 2024

Forecast completion

Mid 2026

Architect

EJE Architecture

Builder

Hansen Yuncken

Electorate

Newcastle

Address

160/200 Park Way Ave 2303

News

NSW Budget a big win for regional students

Schools and students across regional NSW are benefitting from record investment in their education as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget, w (...)

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.

Your feedback on this project is important to us. Please complete our short anonymous survey. The survey will remain open until 24 September 2023.

Get in contact

Your feedback on this project is important to us. For more information or to make an enquiry please complete the contact form or call us on 1300 482 651.

*First Name:

*Last Name:

*Email Address:

Phone Number:

*Subject:

Message:

*Which best describes you?

*How did you find out about the project?

Would you like to be added to the mailing list for this project?

Information packs
Project updates
Reports
Works notifications

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

Information pack - November 2022

(PDF 616 KB)