Carlingford Public School
- Description School upgrade
- Location Carlingford
- Sector Learning
- Sub-Sector Education
- Specialties Live Environment, New Build
- Contract Type Fixed Lump Sum, GC21
- Delivery Method Design and Construct
- Client School Infrastructure New South Wales
- Architect NBRS Architecture
- Photographer Paramount Studios
Situated in the heart of Carlingford, the school upgrade has delivered a modern three-storey learning hub that enhances student learning while strengthening the school’s role as a central gathering place for families and the wider community. Designed to foster connection, curiosity and opportunity, the new spaces create an inspiring environment where students can learn, collaborate, and grow.
Delivered within a live and fully operational school, the project required detailed staging and constant coordination to maintain safety and minimise disruption. Our team worked closely with school representatives to sequence works around daily routines and key events, ensuring teaching could continue uninterrupted. Deliveries were restricted outside peak times, high-impact activities were scheduled after hours or during school holidays, and temporary fencing and compounds were continuously adjusted to maintain safe separation of students, staff, and construction zones. Complex service diversions and after-hours connection works were carefully managed to ensure uninterrupted school operations throughout delivery.
Architecturally, the project showcases a number of standout features that support flexible and collaborative learning. Operable walls between classrooms and practical activity areas allow teachers to adapt spaces for collaborative or individual learning. The new hall, that opens directly onto the COLA and tiered seating, creating an expansive setting for school assemblies and performances. A full audio-visual system, portable stage and coloured concrete amphitheatre seating extend the school’s capacity to host both educational and community events.
The scope of works included demolition of existing tennis courts and carpark structures to make way for the new three-storey building, which comprises 20 new learning spaces, a library, a multipurpose hall, COLA, amphitheatre seating and upgraded staff and administration areas. Refurbishment of the existing administration block provided new clerical facilities and a modern staffroom, supporting the school’s continued growth and ongoing operations.
Principal Neil Hinton said, “We are excited about the next chapter in our school history with the opening of the new learning hub. We are proud of the modern facilities we now have for our students that enable flexible, technology-rich, knowledge-building learning. These spaces will serve us well as we continue our focus on excellence, innovation, opportunity and success.”
The completed upgrade delivers more than new learning spaces, it has created a lasting legacy for the Carlingford community. With state-of-the-art facilities and environments that encourage innovation and inclusion, Carlingford Public School is now positioned to deliver excellence in education for generations to come.