More than 200 temporary structures are set to be removed from schools in Parramatta and replaced with permanent facilities.
As part of its plan to deliver for growing Western Sydney communities, the New South Wales Government is delivering a number of school upgrades for the Parramatta area.
Once complete, these projects will see more than 200 demountables removed from schools in the area, replacing them with high-quality, permanent school facilities.
Projects in the planning, design or construction phases include:
- Carlingford West Public School upgrade
- Cumberland High school upgrade
- Darcy Road Public School upgrade
- Girraween Public School upgrade
- Dundas Public School upgrade
- Melrose Park new high school
- Melrose Park Public School redevelopment
- Newington Public School Upgrade
- Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School upgrade
- Northmead Public School upgrade
- Parramatta East Public School upgrade
- Telopea Public School upgrade
- Wentworth Point Public School upgrade (stage 2)
The government will also remove 21 demountables from Parramatta East Public School and provide more play space for local students, with plans now on exhibition for community feedback.
The new three-storey building on Albert Street East will include 24 new classrooms, six common areas, six large multipurpose spaces, a new support learning unit with three classrooms, a new school library, new student bathrooms and a new administration area with separate public and student entrances.
The school upgrade will also include the refurbishment of six existing classrooms, conversion of the existing library into a staff room, and the provision of more staff parking.
The planning application for the upgrade, known as a Review of Environmental Factors (REF), is now on public exhibition until Monday, 21 April 2025. To view the plans or make a submission, visit the NSW Planning Portal link on the department’s project webpage.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning, Prue Car, said that demountables were always intended to be a temporary stop-gap measure, but an extended period of low funding has meant they became a permanent fixture at many Western Sydney schools.
“We cannot rebuild public education across Western Sydney overnight, but we are committed to finally delivering world-class facilities, so every child can access a high-quality education in their local area.”
Member for Parramatta, Donna Davis, said that this Parramatta East Public School upgrade will have a lasting impact on the lives of local students academically, physically and creatively for years to come.
“Making these investments in public schools ensures our schools remain valuable community assets, providing benefits to local families and children for generations.”
