Narara Valley High in line for next-level upgrades

Narara Valley High School will receive next-level upgrades under the NSW Government’s gifted and talented program.

Announced in the June Budget, the investment in Narara Valley High will provide much-needed upgrades to school facilities to deliver advanced learning opportunities for high-potential students under the $100M High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) programs.

Principal Andrew Skehan welcomed the investment, part of an additional $50M in the 2025/26 NSW Budget for 33 schools, stating that the funding would provide “the biggest impact for the most kids”.

“It means they will have up-to-date, functional, attractive facilities that will make them feel like they’re worth just as much as a kid at a high-fee school; that their education matters,” Skehan said.

“We have an assembly every morning where they sit on the ground, they’ll be sitting on something nice, they’ll be looking at nice things.”

Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the investment in Narara Valley High School would prove to be a boon for public education in the area, with the government aiming to give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential.

“Parents can be confident that their local public school will bring out the best in their child,” Tesch said.

“NSW public schools already offer a free, world-class education, and these new programs will only enhance that offering.” 

The funding at Narara Valley High will pay for: the redevelopment of the sports field and upgrades to the sports court; refurbishment of one woodwork, one metalwork and one design classroom; development of an outdoor workshop and upgraded equipment; refurbishment of one food tech classroom and upgrades to the external cafe area; upgrade to the assembly quadrangle area; refurbishment to two music classrooms, three art classrooms and one darkroom; and an upgrade to the school’s multipurpose space. 

In addition to upgraded facilities, teachers at 33 schools will receive dedicated professional learning to support the delivery of HPGE programs.

Broader professional development will also be provided to teachers across all NSW public schools, ensuring consistent and expanded access to gifted education across the state.