The future of Maitland Grossmann High School has been secured, with the Minns Labor Government today announcing that it will relocate and expand the school to ensure students and teachers have world-class facilities for generations to come.
The expanded Maitland Grossmann High School will deliver modern, purpose-built facilities on a larger site for up to 1,500 students, ensuring the school is equipped to meet the needs of a growing community while continuing its proud legacy of public education.
The school is set to open on a new site in 2030; in the meantime it will continue operating from its current site, ensuring continuity of learning for students. Further details, including the new location, will be shared with the community later this year once commercial negotiations for the site have been finalised.
Significant refurbishment and revitalisation works have been undertaken on the existing school site to respond to the necessary closure of Block E after years of neglect under the Nationals and Liberals.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car and Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison shared the plan with the school community while touring recent improvements to existing facilities.
Completed works include new covered walkways, shade structures and outdoor seating, a vocational education and training (VET) hospitality kitchen, replacement of timber retaining walls, and fresh external paintwork.
The school’s 140-year legacy and heritage will be honoured as part of the design process for the new buildings.
Funding to support the relocation of Maitland Grossman High School will be included in the Minns Labor Government’s 2026-27 Budget, which also includes a brand new public school and preschool in rapidly-growing Chisholm.
These projects further expand the Minns Labor Government’s pipeline of new and upgraded schools across growing parts of the Hunter region, ensuring local families have access to a world-class public education close to home.
This includes a new public preschool, primary school, and high school in Huntlee, the redevelopment of Gillieston Public School, the upgrade of Thornton Public School, and the brand-new Medowie High School, as well as 12 new public preschools across the broader Hunter region.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
“Maitland families are watching their community grow every day, and the Minns Labor Government is ensuring we support that growth by delivering world-class new and upgraded schools in growing neighbourhoods.
“The relocation and expansion of Maitland Grossmann High School on a new site will ensure the next generation of Maitland students have access to the world class public education they deserve.
“The story of Maitland Grossman High School, which was neglected and ignored by the Nationals and Liberals, shows the important of having a government and local member which prioritises public education.
“I want to thank teachers and students for their patience during what has been a difficult time, but I am proud the Minns Labor Government can now give them certainty that a new school is on the way.”
Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison said:
“Maitland Grossman High has an important place in the history of our city. One of the first high schools alongside Maitland High, and originally in Church Street Maitland, the school has more than outgrown its current site.
“A brand new site will ensure current students get to continue their learning journey without the disruption of construction, while we build Maitland’s first 21st century public high school.
“When I met with students and staff from Maitland Grossman High School last week, they were excited to know that a new school would be built while we continue to work on improving their current learning environment.
“I am incredibly proud to welcome this investment for our community.”
Maitland Grossman High School principal Neil Fara said:
“As principal of Maitland Grossmann High School, I feel an enormous sense of pride and optimism following this announcement.
“This investment is a powerful acknowledgment of the advocacy of our students, families, staff and broader community, who have worked tirelessly over the last three years to ensure Maitland Grossmann High School’s future is supported.
“It reflects the strength of our growing community and ensures future generations of young people will have access to world-class learning environments and opportunities close to home.”
