Major public school projects break ground across Leppington

Major projects at Greenway Park Public School, Dalmeny Public School and Kearns Public School have now commenced, supporting the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver world-class public education and affordable early learning across the state.

Greenway Park Public School – major upgrade and new public preschool

A major upgrade will see eight new, permanent classrooms replace all of the ageing demountables at the school. The upgrade is expected to be completed in time to welcome students for Day 1, Term 1 2027.

Works have also kicked off for the school’s new co-located public preschool. The public preschool will feature three playrooms, an open play area, a covered outdoor play area and dedicated car park. Once open in early 2027, the public preschool will accommodate 120 children per week.

Dalmeny Public School – major upgrade

Major works are now underway on a significant upgrade at Dalmeny Public School that will replace all the school’s demountables with a new building featuring 16 state-of-the-art, permanent classrooms.

The upgrade will also include new amenities and will lift the school’s permanent capacity by 65 per cent. Works will be completed ready for students on Day 1, Term 1 2027.

Kearns Public School – new public preschool

As part of the largest expansion of public early learning in NSW history, works for a new public preschool at Kearns Public School have also commenced, opening early 2027.

The public preschool will accommodate for up to 80 children per week, and will feature playrooms, staff facilities, an open play area, and a covered outdoor play area.

These projects join a suite of school builds and upgrades currently underway across Leppington, including:

• Austral Public School upgrade
• Eagle Vale High School upgrade
• Emerald Hills new primary school and public preschool
• Eschol Park Public School new public preschool
• Leppington Public School upgrade and new public preschool
• Leppington and Denham Court new high school
• Robert Townsend Public School new public preschool.

Alongside Greenway Park and Kearns, these new public preschools will deliver more than 500 additional preschool places per week for Leppington families.

These are part of 230 new and upgraded public high schools, primary schools and preschools being delivered across NSW by the Minns Labor Government – the largest single build of public educational facilities in the state’s history.

The Leppington-Catherine Field area was identified as one of NSW’s top 10 student growth areas in the 2024 Enrolment Growth Audit, with its student population almost tripling from 2018 to 2022. Despite this growth, the Liberals’ poor planning forced local schools to rely on growing numbers of demountables.

These projects are part of the Minns Labor Government’s investment in rebuilding public education, which is delivering $3.9 billion for new and upgraded schools in Western Sydney, as well as the Government’s $769 million investment to build 100 new public preschools, doubling the number of public early learning across the state.

The Minns Labor Government is also working to ensure that there are more teachers in classrooms, by reducing teacher vacancies by 61 per cent across the state, leading to the number of merged or cancelled classes recorded in NSW nearly halving.

Acting Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos said:

“It’s no secret that Sydney’s southwest is a rapidly growing area. The Minns Labor Government, under the leadership of Deputy Premier Prue Car, is delivering new and upgraded schools to meet the needs of Western Sydney communities.

“Shovels are now hitting the ground across the area after a decade of poor planning and neglect by the former Liberal National government.

“From preschool all the way through high school, Labor is ensuring families in Leppington have access to the world-class, local public education they deserve.”

Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty said:

“It’s really exciting to see shovels in the ground across Leppington schools.

“This is all part of the Minns Labor Government’s work to rebuild public education by delivering modern classrooms, safer facilities and expanding access to public preschools for every child.

“After years of neglect under the former Liberal Government, we are now delivering for local families.”

Greenway Park Public School R/Principal David Shearer said:

“The addition of eight new permanent classrooms will ensure that students at Greenway Park can learn in modern, comfortable, and state-of-the-art facilities that foster engagement and support positive wellbeing.

“The establishment of the new public preschool will provide the local community with access to high-quality early education, laying a strong foundation for lifelong success.

“We look forward to the completion of these projects and to continuing our commitment to providing exceptional learning opportunities at Greenway Park Public School.”

Dalmeny Public School Principal Emma Jamieson said:

“We are thrilled to be getting enhanced facilities for our students and school community.

“Quality infrastructure significantly enhances student learning and well-being. We believe this upgrade will not only support academic success but also foster a sense of belonging and collaboration among our students, staff, and families.

“We’re looking forward to creating an inspiring environment in our new space where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.”

Kearns Public School Principal Rebecca Phillips said:

“We are incredibly excited to welcome our youngest learners and to support the very beginning of their school journey in our new public preschool.

“With the public preschool right here on our school grounds, children will experience a seamless transition into kindergarten.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our families across the Campbelltown community to access high quality early learning for their children.”