The NSW government says it has secured a site for a future high school in Pottsville, delivering on its commitment to future-proof public education for the growing Tweed community in the Northern Rivers.
A 5.25-hectare site on the corner of Seabreeze Boulevard and Tom Merchant Drive has been formally acquired by the NSW Department of Education after it was selected following an extensive site search.
To ensure the delivery of school infrastructure aligns with population growth and future enrolment demand in the Tweed region, the Pottsville high school project will be developed in stages, with the government having just committed funding in the 2026-27 NSW Budget for Stage 1.
Community facilities
The new facilities will include a sporting field capable of accommodating rugby league, soccer and touch football, a skate park, a clubhouse with amenities, and 44 parking spaces. These facilities will be available for community use and shared with the future school.
Construction of Stage 1 is expected to begin in early 2027 and anticipated to be complete by late 2027.
Across the Tweed, the Labor government says it has already delivered on its election commitment to unwind the Nationals and Liberals failed merger of four schools in Murwillumbah into one mega school, ‘which was done with no consultation with community and led to disastrous outcomes’.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said, ‘While the Minns Labor Government promised at the election to start planning for a new high school for Pottsville, this budget goes beyond that and secures land for its future.
‘Securing this site now ensures we can provide valuable community, open space now, while future proofing public education in the Tweed.’
Important investment
Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin said, ‘Securing this site is an important investment in Pottsville’s future and ensures we’re planning ahead for the needs of a growing community.
‘While these facilities will provide immediate benefits for local families, this land will also be secured for the future public high school needs of the region.
‘We are committed to making sure regional communities like Pottsville have access to the infrastructure and services they need as they grow. This is about getting ahead of demand and giving local families confidence in the future of public education on the North Coast,’ she said.
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