Lisarow High School has been selected as one of 33 public high schools across NSW to receive infrastructure upgrades under the State Government’s $100M High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program.
The funding boost was announced as part of the 2025/26 NSW Budget, with the program supporting the delivery of tailored HPGE programs for thousands of students across the state.
The investment will deliver up to $6M in major upgrades at Lisarow High School, including: upgrades to the Technological and Applied Studies learning spaces for construction, timber and metalwork; improvements to the multi-purpose space, fitness centre, and dance studio; significant enhancements to music and visual arts learning areas; refurbishment of the agricultural hub and agricultural plot; upgrades to the sports court and cricket nets, including new landscaping; and improvements to the school’s street frontage.
The upgrades will broaden educational opportunities and support increased enrolments at Lisarow High, ensuring students have access to modern learning environments that support the development of their talents.
Member for The Entrance David Mehan welcomed the announcement and said the upgrades would help local students reach their full potential.
“This investment is about giving high potential students the tools and opportunities they need to excel,” he said.
“I’m proud to see Lisarow High School leading the way in delivering quality education for students in our community.”
School Principal Murray Balfe said the focus would be on how to enhance opportunities for talent development in each of the four domains: creative, intellectual, physical and social-emotional.
“At our school the following are being enhanced: our Specialist Workshop areas for Construction and Timber/Metalwork; our Sports court facility to provide an all-weather multi sports option and a fully functioning school gym to support VET Fitness credentials; our Music and Art learning; our Agriculture farm facilities; and our School Hall with the provision of industry standard performance equipment,” he said.
