JINDABYNE students are beginning the 2025 school year in some of the best, educational facilities in NSW, as the Minns Labor Government delivers the $160 million state-of-the-art Jindabyne Education Campus, which includes the new Jindabyne Public School and Jindabyne High School.

The new campus has been delivered by the Minns Labor Government after the Liberals and Nationals failed to deliver this crucial project - despite promising the community six years ago that the campus would open by Term 1, 2023.

The new Jindabyne Public School has capacity for more than 400 students and features 20 new classrooms, two support classrooms, expanded outdoor play space, a multi-purpose hall with multimedia facilities, an outdoor basketball court and sports field, a purpose-built playground, functional garden spaces and a new library.

“The exceptional facilities and opportunities available at the campus will prepare students for an exciting future, whether they are pursuing further education or a skills pathway into a career,” Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education and Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, said.

“The principals and teachers at the Jindabyne Education Campus are so dedicated to their work and I am thrilled they have these new facilities available for this new school year.”

Jindabyne Public School captains, Matilda Forsdyke, and Hugo Bateman, addressed the ceremony saying they are so excited and proud to be a part of the first leadership to a brand new school.

“What an amazing school this is, I think we can all agree that we had outgrown our old school, taking turns to enter the playground and gym spaces just wasn’t working anymore, it was time for a change,” Hugo said.

“Now we have this amazing opportunity to make our new school the best it can be, with a positive attitude and working together, we can help shape it for future students.

“Jindabyne school and our town have always been great at adapting to change and this is another big step forward, how lucky are we to be able to come to school every day in brand new classes with state-of-the-art facilities.

“We will always have great memories of our old school but now it is time to create new ones, lets make this an exciting new chapter together.”

At Jindabyne High School, students will be taught in 26 new classrooms, dedicated support learning classrooms and amenities, a commercial kitchen designed for VET hospitality programs, workshops for metalwork, woodwork and construction, a modern, fully-equipped school gym with a full-size basketball court, outdoor spaces and sports areas with an amphitheatre, a grassed play space, multi-purpose sports courts, a football field, and a library.

“Education is the key to opportunity in life and we are committed to partnering with our community to create a school where all students are challenged to excel in a nurturing and inclusive environment,” Jindabyne High School principal, Kelly Henretty, said.

The high school, which has capacity for 500 students, also features specialised agricultural facilities including an agriculture plot, sheds , machinery, and infrastructure to support students studying agricultural subjects including the VET-based subject of Primary Industries. The new high school has capacity for more than 500 students.

The campus also includes a new Connected Learning Centre (CLC) being delivered by TAFE NSW and specialist Vocational Education Training (VET) facilities for high school hospitality, construction, entertainment and primary industry courses.

“It is fantastic to see the Jindabyne Education Campus opening today for students on Day 1, Term 1 of 2025,” Minister for Education and Early Learning, Prue Car, said.

“Time and time again, the former Liberal National Government promised the Jindabyne community this critical facility would be built but failed to deliver.

“The Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, has been a fierce advocate for the Jindabyne community and has worked tirelessly to ensure this critical project was delivered.

“I am proud to be part of the Minns Labor Government which is providing brand new schools for the children and families of this area.

“Delivering brand new, high quality public schools for regional communities makes all the difference for country kids – ensuring they can learn to their full potential, and their futures are bright.”

As part of the Minns Labor Government’s record $769 million commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools, Jindabyne Public School will also receive a new public preschool, set to be delivered by 2027.

“Our state-of-the-art school is designed with each child’s success in mind and we are excited by the opportunities that lie ahead,” Jindabyne Public School principal, Steve J McAlister, said.

Mr Whan visited the new high school with principal Henretty and the new public school with principal McAlister on the day of the ceremony to mark the beginning of Term 1.

The Minns Labor Government has invested $1.4 billion to continue its plan to upgrade and build new schools in regional NSW.

The continued commitment to regional communities means every child across NSW will have access to world-class educational facilities, no matter their postcode.