NSW Labor has made a $6 million commitment to upgrade Dundas Public School that will replace the demountable classrooms with permanent facilities, if elected.
NSW Labor said figures obtained from the Department of Education showed Dundas Public School was 50 per cent, or 350 students, over its enrolment capacity last year, claiming students were forced to cram into six demountable classrooms. Labor promises the upgrades will accommodate 350 students.
“Dundas Public School is bursting at the seams with students forced to cram into demountable classrooms,” NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns said.
“But it’s the same story across western Sydney. It’s why NSW Labor is committed to delivering these vital upgrades.
“My dad was a primary school teacher. I know how important good public education is. But it starts with having enough classrooms, proper class sizes and passionate teachers.”
NSW Labor said eight out of the 10 biggest enrolment surges are in greater western Sydney schools, some of which were only opened one or two years ago, with nine out of the 10 biggest schools who are over their enrolment cap in greater western Sydney.
“NSW Labor want to create learning environments in schools where students, teachers and staff can all thrive,” NSW Labor Deputy Leader and Shadow Education Minister Prue Car said.
“That starts by providing upgrades to schools like Dundas Public School and ensuring teachers have greater job security.”
NSW Labor Parramatta candidate Donna Davis welcomed the announcement.
“An investment in our schools, students and teachers, is an investment in our state’s future,” she said.
“These upgrades are desperately needed and will certainly be welcomed by the tight-knit community in Dundas.”
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.