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Wentworth Point High 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 new high school is being developed to cater for the growing population in the Wentworth Point, Sydney Olympic Park,Newington, Silverwater and Rhodes communities

The project wil deliver modern facilities to support flexible learning.

The school is on track to open for Year 7 students in Term 1 2025.

Wentworth Point High School is also part of an Australian-first Culture Standard pilot program at NSW construction sites to improve facilities, working conditions and boost the number of women in construction.

To stay updated on this project, please visit the ‘Get involved’ tab.

The benefits

Flexible teaching and learning spaces for approximately 1,500 students.
Multipurpose hall for sports and performance.
Outdoor spaces, including landscaped recreation areas, and games courts.
Canteen facilities.
New performing arts spaces.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Progress summary

After a consultation process, we are pleased to announce the name “Wentworth Point High School” has been formally accepted by the geographical names board. We thank you for your feedback.
A permanent Principal has been appointed. Hear from Melissa Johnston in our May 2024 Project update.
Underground works in Burroway Road for key water and sewerage infrastructure are now complete.
Internal fit out, and commissioning of IT and security services are complete.
Public domain works for raised crossing, footpaths and tree planting outside the high school are complete.
Planning approval has been granted to Landcom to allow the construction of the road and car park on the east of the school site.
Enrolments for Year 7 2025 opened in March 2024. More information can be found in the FAQs on this page.
As a result of the significant progress that has been made toward the delivery of Peninsula Park and joint use facilities at the school, we are pleased to announce that we are now seeking the community’s interest in expanding enrolments to include Year 8 in 2025. See the ‘get involved’ tab on this web page for more details.

Next steps

Additional information

Frequently asked questions

How do I enrol?

Parents/carers can now enrol directly with the high school by completing an online application via the QR code or this link: https://edu.nsw.link/WentworthPointHS-Enrol

A paper-based application form can also be collected from any public school and submitted to the high school through your local school.

For more information about high school enrolment and next steps visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/parents-and-carers/choosing-a-school-setting/enrolment/high-school-enrolment

Any questions about enrolment can be directed to the school via email at: wentworthpoint-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

What year groups will the school open with and why?

The school is on track to open to Year 7 students in Term 1 2025. Currently this means that in 2026 the school will cater for Year 7 and 8, and in 2027 it will cater for Year 7-9 and so on. The new high school will see its first Year 7-12 cohort in 2030. Students in older year groups will continue to be accommodated at other local schools. There is a possibility that the school may open with Year 7 & 8 students in 2025. See more information at the expression of interest here edu.nsw.link/WentworthPointHS-Survey.

This staggered enrolment process is normal for new high schools across the state. The process of growing a school allows adequate numbers of students and teaching staff to deliver a full curriculum based on the elective preferences of the students at the school. The gradual process also allows the school to develop the culture, while establishing systems and processes in consultation with key stakeholders to reflect the school’s growing identity.

What if I have an older student at another school? Can my children stay at the same school?

What is the intake area?

The intake area for Year 7 2025 has now been finalised and is now available on School Finder. To check what intake area you live in, visit schoolfinder.education.nsw.gov.au and type in your address.

This intake area is based on up-to-date enrolment figures for the area, and suitable sustainable travel options and public transport routes. The intake area may change in future years as the demographic needs shift in the area. If the demand for local enrolment exceeds the number of places available, out-of-area enrolments will not be available.

Will construction be complete for the school opening?

Construction of the Phase 1 State Significant Development (SSD) approved works, (the two main buildings, amenities block and landscaping) will be complete for the school opening on Day 1 Term 1 2025.

In order to start the construction of Phase 2 of the works (the hall and additional landscaping) we need to modify the existing SSD application, which will allow us to build on the area where the old ‘Ridge Road’ was located on the Wentworth Point Peninsula Masterplan.

Until Phase 2 works are complete, the school will use the movement studio and library as temporary spaces for assemblies. Students will have access to the movement studio, fitness studio and sports courts for Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) and the school will make arrangements for access to playing fields as required.

School Infrastructure will work with the contractor to ensure that construction impacts to the school and wider community are minimised.

Fast facts

Commencement

Late 2022

Forecast completion

Early 2025

Builder

Roberts Co.

Electorate

Parramatta

Address

7 Burroway Road Wentworth Point NSW 2127

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.

Have your say on the new school logo, uniforms, bell times, language and values

The opening of a new school provides an opportunity to create new school values and make decisions about how the school will operate for years to come. It is a unique time for the community to help inform the decision making for the new high school.

We invite you to participate in a consultation survey at edu.nsw.link/WPHS-survey

Survey responses close Sunday 7 July 2024

Logo ideas can also be submitted via email by 17 July 2024 to: wentworthpoint-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Expression of interest for Year 8 in 2025.

Last month, the department undertook a survey to seek interest in enrolling Year 8 students at Wentworth Point High School from 2025.

At that time there was insufficient interest to open a Year 8, 2025 intake because a small number of enrolments would limit curriculum offerings, particularly for elective subjects. The department is providing the community with a second opportunity to share interest in Year 8 students enrolling in 2025 by indicating your expression of interest via this form edu.nsw.link/WentworthPointHS-Survey.

The survey closes at midnight on Wednesday 17 July 2024

If there remains insufficient interest, a Year 8 cohort will not be able to proceed in 2025. A small number of Year 8 enrolments would limit curriculum offerings and we want to ensure that you are aware of this limitation. This is a survey only and not an offer of enrolment. If you have already submitted an expression of interest you are not required to submit it again.

Translating and Interpreting Service

For a Translation and Interpreting Service, call 131 450 and ask them to call the Department of Education - School Infrastructure NSW on 1300 482 651.

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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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