The Minns Labor Government is continuing its work to rebuild public education across NSW, with construction underway on a brand new public primary school and public preschool for the growing Thurgoona Wirlinga precinct in Albury.
The new school and preschool will ensure families in this growing community have access to the world-class education facilities they deserve.
The new public primary school will feature 18 modern classrooms, specialist support learning facilities, a library, multipurpose hall, canteen, a sport field, and multipurpose sports courts.
The new school is set to open on Day 1, Term 1, 2028 with capacity for at least 400 students, and is being master planned for future growth.
The co-located public preschool is planned to open on Day 1, Term 1, 2027, and will provide access to quality early learning whilst the new public primary school is completed.
The public preschool will accommodate up to 120 children per week and is being delivered as part of the Minns Labor Government's commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027, including 49 in regional NSW.
The investment doubles the number of public preschools in the state, the largest expansion of early learning in NSW history.
During their 12 years in government the Liberals and Nationals failed to deliver these much-needed facilities for the community, only promising a school on the eve of the 2023 election with no land acquired or plan to deliver.
These brand-new facilities are being delivered as part of the Minns Labor Government's record education investment, including $2.1 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW.
This targeted investment will ensure growing communities have access to a world-class public education, close to home.
In addition to building new schools where they are needed, the Minns Labor Government's work to rebuild public education is being matched with more teachers in NSW public schools, with teacher vacancies at a 12-year low for the beginning of the 2026 school year.
Deputy Premier of New South Wales and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
"The Minns Labor Government is investing in our regional communities, and these projects are part of our commitment to ensure all NSW students can access a world-class public education.
"The Liberals and Nationals let down families in Albury, failing to deliver a new school for the growing community during their 12 years in office.
"Our government is investing in local public schools to provide benefits to local children and their families for years to come."
Minister for Regional NSW and Duty MLC for Albury Tara Moriarty said:
"The Minns Labor Government is delivering the essential education infrastructure required to ensure families have access to world-class schools, close to home.
"The new school and preschool will help meet the needs of this rapidly growing community, providing much-needed modern facilities.
"Our government is committed to making sure every child, no matter where they live, has the opportunity to learn in a quality, modern classroom."
