New high school for Googong

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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.

Planning is underway to progress a new high school for Googong. The planning and design work is continuing for the new high school to cater to the area’s growing population.

The new high school will open Day 1, Term 1, 2027.

The benefits

Modern classrooms and specialist support classes.
Specialist classrooms for science, wood and metal workshops, Performing arts and hospitality.
A multipurpose hall for sports and performance, sports and recreation facilities.
A library, canteen, administration facilities and parking.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Progress summary

Designs have been developed for the new high school for Googong. We look forward to sharing images with the community at an information session to be held on Thursday 27 March 2025 at Googong Public School at 3:30pm to 7pm.

The designs have been developed in consultation with the Project Reference Group (PRG) which includes architects, planners, community and school and departmental leadership representatives.

We are continuing the tender process to appoint a builder and expect to award the construction contract later this year.

Plans on exhibition

The planning application, known as a Review of Environmental Factors (REF), for the new high school for Googong will be on public exhibition on the NSW Planning Portal for Division 5.1 (Part 5) Activities from 19 March 2025 until 15 April 2025. Consultation on the planning application (REF) will be open from the date of exhibition. The community is invited to view the plans or make a submission. Feedback on the new high school for Googong is welcome and submissions will be considered by the department.

To view the plans from 19 March 2025, visit the Part 5 planning portal and search ‘New high school for Googong’ under ‘Activity Name’.

If you wish to make a submission, please do so by the exhibition closing date, 15 April 2025.

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Image: Artist's impression of the main entry of the new high school in Googong (subject to change)
Image: Artist's impression of the new building at the new high school in Googong (subject to change)
Image: Artist's impression of the new building at the new high school in Googong (subject to change)
Image: Artist's impression of the courtyard at the new high school in Googong (subject to change)
Image: Artist's impression of courtyard at the new high school in Googong (subject to change)

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Frequently asked questions

What type of high school will it be?

When will students start and what year groups will the school open with?

What will the school name be?

What will the intake area be for the new high school?

The new high school is being developed to cater for the growing population in the Googong community. The intake area (sometimes referred to as the school catchment) will be confirmed closer to the school opening. It will be based on the most up to date demographic data on the number of school-aged children living in the local area at the time the school opens, along with consideration of suitable active and public transport options and enrolment trends at surrounding schools. Intake area boundaries are updated regularly to ensure every child in NSW has a well-resourced local public school to attend. Adjustments are made to accommodate a new school into a local network and this typically takes place around 12 months before the new school opens. This ensures the community is well informed in advance of enrolment periods and the school can prepare for anticipated student numbers.

When will the Principal and teaching positions be advertised?

The Principal will be appointed approximately 12 months before the opening of the school. After the appointment of the Principal, some leadership positions will be advertised. The remaining teaching positions at the school will be advertised through the NSW Department of Education’s official website and other relevant job boards.

When will we find more about how the high school will operate?

Fast facts

Forecast completion

2027

Architect

NBRS

Electorate

Monaro

Address

Cnr Glenrock Drive and Observer Street, Googong NSW 2620

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Past events

27 Mar 2025

3:30 pm to 7 pm

Community drop-in information session

We warmly invite the school community to attend a drop-in information session to see designs and find out more about the new high school for Googong. You will have the opportunity to speak with members of the project team. You can drop-in at any time during the session. If you are unable to attend, resources shared at the information session will be made available online afterwards.

Front entrance of Googong Public School, 241 Gorman Dr Googong NSW 2620

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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Information boards - March 2025

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Project update - July 2025

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Project update - March 2025

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Project update - December 2024

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Planning update - June 2024

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Project update - October 2023

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New high school for Googong

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