School Infrastructure

New primary school and new high school in Huntlee

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As part of the NSW Government’s plan to rebuild public education, the NSW Budget is delivering record education funding, including $1.4 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.

As part of this investment a new public preschool, primary school and high school will be built in North Rothbury which will open on Day 1 Term 1 2028.

Review of Environmental Factors (REF) now on exhibition

The planning application, known as a Review of Environmental Factors (REF), for the new schools is now on public exhibition on the NSW Planning Portal for Division 5.1 (Part 5) Activities until 24 November 2025.

Detailed plans for the proposed activity are set out in the REF, which can be viewed at edu.nsw.link/PSHSHuntleeREF.

Any comments on the proposal may be lodged through the Planning Portal by no later than 24 November 2025.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

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  • Image: Artist impression of the new high school (subject to change)

  • Image: Artist impression of the new primary school (subject to change)

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Forecast completion

Day 1 Term 1 2028

Architect

NBRS

Electorate

Cessnock

News

First look at new schools in Huntlee bringing world class facilities to Branxton and North Rothbury communities

First look at new schools in Huntlee bringing world class facilities to Branxton and North Rothbury communities

The Minns Labor Government has given families in Branxton, North Rothbury and surrounding communities their first look at the new high school, primary school, and public preschool.
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We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.