04 May 2023

Today I am very pleased to announce that 10 local schools will benefit from a share of $32 million in grants to upgrade school infrastructure and equipment.

The following local schools will benefit from funding:

Airds High School

Building new outdoor learning spaces

Thomas Reddall High School

Refurbishing classrooms

Ruse Public School

Building new outdoor learning spaces

Gledswood Hills Public School

Installing and/or upgrading shade structures

Ingleburn Public School

Upgrading or improving existing outdoor learning spaces

Eschol Park Public School

Repairs or maintenance to school facilities

Eagle Vale High School

Purchasing and installing air-conditioning, and upgrading ventilation in school facilities

Sarah Redfern High School

Refurbishing classrooms.

Oran Park High School

Building new outdoor learning spaces

John Therry Catholic High School

Building new outdoor learning spaces


The funding is part of a $250 million commitment to improve school infrastructure.

All schools across the country were invited to apply for the funding and projects were assessed by the Department of Education and selected based on need. Schools were able to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to support improvements, upgrades and learning environments.

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on our promise to invest in our schools and there is more to come.

Quotes attributable to Dr Freelander:

“Macarthur schools deserve quality infrastructure & equipment to help students achieve their best.

“The Albanese Government is investing in our education system, and this is a great outcome which I am happy that we can deliver for our local schools.”