The Minns Labor Government's plans to deliver a new high school for the growing Wilton community are progressing, with the community getting a first look at designs for the school as the site is confirmed.
The new high school is one of three brand new schools added to the Minns Labor Government's record pipeline of new and upgraded schools being built for Western Sydney in the 2025-26 Budget. It will be the first high school built in Wilton and only the second high school for the entire Wollondilly region after a decade of neglect under the Liberals and Nationals.
Located at 205 Fairway Drive, the high school will adjoin the site of the new primary school and public preschool also being delivered for Wilton, ensuring families in this rapidly growing suburb have access to a world-class public education system from preschool to Year 12.
The new high school will be built in stages, with a 3-storey building comprising 12 classrooms opening for the first cohort in 2027, along with a full-sized sports field and sports court.
The second stage of the project will open for Day 1, Term 1, 2028 and include another two 3-storey buildings with additional classrooms, two more sports courts, a school hall, VET facilities and expanded parking.
Public secondary students in Wilton currently have to travel up to 16 kilometres to attend Picton High School. The much-needed new high school will ensure students in this growing region have access to a world class public education close to home.
The Minns Labor Government is continuing the work of rebuilding public education in NSW, delivering a record $9 billion over four years for school infrastructure in the 2025-26 Budget.
Importantly, every new public primary school is being delivered with a co-located public preschool, honouring the Government's commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027, including 49 in Western Sydney.
Acting Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos said:
"I am pleased to share the designs for this much-needed new high school and confirm that it will be co-located with the brand new public school and public preschool for Wilton.
"This is part of our work to rebuild public education in NSW, which includes record funding in this year's Budget to build new and upgraded schools where they are needed, ensuring every child can access a world-class public education close to home.
"This exciting project is one the Deputy Premier Prue Car as both Education Minister and Minister for Western Sydney has worked tirelessly to progress, with strong advocacy from local member Judy Hannan.
"I look forward to providing additional updates on this brand-new high school, along with the new public school and preschool for families in Wilton, as they progress further."
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan said:
"Making these investments in public education means our community can access public education closer to home, now and into the future. These new schools will provide benefits to local families and children for generations."
"It is wonderful to see the plans for our new Wilton high school becoming a reality for the Wollondilly region."
Wilton Public School principal Debra Gray said:
"As our community continues to grow, so too does the demand for high quality education facilities. The announcement of a new public high school adjoining the new primary school site is a significant and welcomed investment in the future of our Wilton students and families.
"The construction of these schools will ease pressure on existing schools whilst ensuring that every child has access to the best possible learning environments which will provide much needed space, modern facilities and new opportunities for students to thrive."
