Gregory Hills public school: Opening date brought forward

A temporary facility will open in the southwest Sydney suburb to cater for demand while the build of the new school continues. Find out when the school will open.

The opening of the new primary school in southwest Sydney has been brought forward with a temporary site to open to cater demand from families in the region.

The new Gregory Hills public school, which is yet to be named, will now be ready to open for students on the first day of Term One, 2023.

Camden MP Peter Sidgreaves revealed the state government would be delivering a new primary school for the Gregory Hills community to support the growing area and meet local enrolment demand.

Temporary facilities will be established to accommodate students and staff, as work to deliver the multimillion-dollar school continues.

The temporary school will be built within the site of the new primary school in Gregory Hills on Gregory Hills Drive, subject to planning approval.

Artist impression of the new primary school at Gregory Hills. Picture: Supplied

Mr Sidgreaves said he was pleased that the new school will open its doors sooner than initially anticipated.

“I’m excited that we will have a new, operational school for the community of Gregory Hills from the start of 2023. It is great news for local families,” Mr Sidgreaves said.

“Parents will shortly be invited to start enrolling their children for 2023, from Kindergarten to Year 6.

“I would like to thank the community for their continued interest, commitment and strong advocacy.”

The Department of Education will use a provisional intake area for the new school which will allow parents to enrol their children for the start of Term 1, 2023.

Uncle Ivan at the grounds of the new school performing a smoking ceremony at the sod turning.

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said that the Department of Education would share more information about the new school and how to enrol in the coming weeks.

“We have appointed an acting principal to begin preparations for the new school while recruitment for a principal and staff progresses later in Term 3,” Ms Mitchell said.

“The school name, uniform and logo will be developed in consultation with the Gregory Hills community.”

Early works, including site investigations on the permanent school facilities, is expected to start late this year, pending planning approval.