News

Site Announced for a New Public High School in Medowie

today23 June 2024

Background

Medowie Public School
The New South Wales government has announced the location for a new public high school in Medowie, following ongoing requests from Port Stephens families.

The Department of Education will acquire 6.6 hectares of land at 6 Abundance Road, Medowie. This marks a significant step towards establishing the first local public high school for the community.

Scheduled to open on Day 1, Term 1, 2027, the new school will include modern classrooms, a library, a school hall, outdoor play and sports areas, and administrative facilities. The school aims to provide Medowie children with access to a quality education locally, catering to the expected growth in enrolments. The design process for the school is currently underway.

This project is part of a broader initiative to improve school infrastructure in the region. The government has committed $1.4 billion to upgrade and rebuild schools across regional NSW, including several projects in the Hunter region. This includes planning for new schools in Huntlee and upgrades at Newcastle High School, Gillieston Public School, Hunter River High School, and Irrawang High School.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning, Prue Car, stated, “I am delighted that we can share the location of the community’s new public high school with the Medowie community. This new high school will give Medowie families access to a world-class education in their local area.”

Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, added, “Today marks an important milestone for the Medowie community as we announce the site for our very first public high school. By building Medowie’s public high school at this site, we will be transforming our town and our kids’ futures. After almost 20 years of fighting for this school, it’s difficult to describe how excited I am to be announcing the site where our government is going to finally make it a reality.”

Written by: Newy Staff


Newy 87.8 FM is an FM radio station established in 2014 targeting Classic Hits music enthusiasts across Newcastle and The Central Coast, Australia. The station plays 60s 70s and 80s music. The station can be streamed online via this website or smart phone apps such as Tunein. In 2024 we opened a local newsroom dedicated to publishing Newcastle News.

0%