Plans unveiled for 2000 student high school in Oran Park

Plans for the proposed Oran Park High School have been placed on exhibition by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.

An artist’s impression of the proposed Oran Park High School, set to be completed in late 2019. Design by Perumal Pedavoli Architects.

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A new high school in the state’s fastest growing area of Oran Park will accommodate up to 2000 students, according to NSW Planning and Environment Department plans.

The images by Perumal Pedavoli Architects on the department’s website showcase the impressive campus, situated on the corner of Holden Drive and S Circuit, Oran Park.

The plans are on public exhibition and residents are invited to give their feedback.

Camden state Liberal MP Chris Patterson said the proposed school would have a capacity to grow further if demand called for it.

“The proposed Oran Park High School will have the capacity to grow as other new schools in the area has,” he said.

“Oran Park Public School and Spring Farm Public School have both doubled their capacity since they were first built.”

An artist’s impression of the proposed Oran Park High School, set to be completed in late 2019. Design by Perumal Pedavoli Architects.

The site of the proposed Oran Park High School is at the same location of Oran Park Public School, developed for joint-use between the schools.

The target date for construction completion for the high school is late 2019. Students wiull be welcomed from the beginning of term one, 2020.

High school students in the region have to travel to the closest high schools in Narellan Vale and Elderslie.

The school is set to include featured landscaping, highlighting the history of the old Oran Park Racetrack.

Camden Mayor Lara Symkowiak applauded the idea to honour the area’s heritage.

“I do think it is important, particularly in Oran Park with such a proud motorsport history,” she said.

“It continues the idea in the area, with council reflecting the history with names of reserves and streets.”

An artist’s impression of the proposed Oran Park High School, set to be completed in late 2019. Design by Perumal Pedavoli Architects.

Cr Symkowiak said she believed the schools in the Camden area were the best in the entire Sydney region.

“We have great educators, great staff and great principals who are very integrated in the area,” she said.

“I go to a lot of school activities and I see this from personal experience.

“It is a reason why a number of families move to the area.”

The proposed location of Gledswood Hills Public School, at The Hermitage Way, Gledswood Hills. Picture: NSW Department of Education.

A primary school will also be built in Gledswood Hills, an Education Department spokeswoman said.

“The new Gledswood Hills Primary School will be designed to accommodate up to 1000 students,” she said.

“The new school is on schedule to be open for late 2020.”

To view the Oran Park High School plans visit NSW Planning and Environment here.