School Infrastructure

Thornton Public School upgrade

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As part of the NSW Government's plan to rebuild public education, the NSW 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.

The NSW government is planning an upgrade to Thornton Public School to accommodate the future needs of the growing communities in the area. 

The planning application, known as a Review of Environmental Factors (REF), for Thornton Public School upgrade is now on public exhibition on NSW Planning Portal for Division 5.1 (Part 5) Activities from Tuesday 28 April 2026 to Monday 18 May 2026.

To view the plans, visit the Part 5 planning panel at Thornton Public School Upgrade | Planning Portal - Department of Planning and Environment from Tuesday 28 April 2026.

Any comments on the proposal may be lodged through the Planning Portal by no later than Monday 18 May 2026. 

The benefits

  • A new three-storey building with 16 permanent classrooms and 3 specialist support classrooms
  • New library 
  • New covered outdoor learning area (COLA) over the existing basketball court
  • Relocating staff parking on Taylor Avenue
  • Upgrading the existing Taylor Avenue parking to improve the pick up/drop off area for the support learning unit.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Additional information

Fast facts

Electorate

Maitland

Address

28 Government Road Thornton NSW 2322

News

First look at concept designs for Thornton Public School upgrade

First look at concept designs for Thornton Public School upgrade

Designs for a multi-million-dollar upgrade for Thornton Public School to be shared with the community.
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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.