Windsor High School has recorded its highest enrolment in more than 15 years, according to the NSW Government, as upgrades to classrooms, specialist facilities and the school’s agricultural program continue.
The government says more than 700 students are enrolled this year, compared with 574 in 2020. It has not provided a year-by-year enrolment breakdown with its announcement.
Students are already using upgraded science laboratories, music facilities, and rooms for STEM, food technology and visual arts. Improvements to industrial technology, administration and outdoor learning areas are still to come, with the project expected to be completed by early 2027.
The work is part of the government’s $100 million Inspire Partner Schools program across 33 NSW schools. The government has not stated how much of that funding is allocated to Windsor High School. Some of the school’s facilities had remained largely unchanged for more than 50 years, including science laboratories dating from 1969.
The school’s agricultural program has also gained a purpose-built, 182-square-metre goat shed. Known as The Goat Emporium, it provides shelter for the school’s Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, along with space for feed and chicken coops.
Principal Jennifer Hawken said the facility would give students more opportunities to develop agricultural and farm skills while improving conditions for staff and students caring for the animals.
“Our first kid was delivered recently after a 28-hour (including all-night) labour and the new shed allowed for this challenging delivery to take place successfully, safely and hygienically,” she said.
Deputy Premier and Education Minister Prue Car said families should be able to find strong educational opportunities close to home.
“We want parents across the Hawkesbury to know their local public high school will provide their child access to world-class facilities and opportunities,” she said.
Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman welcomed the investment in both agriculture and the arts, saying the improved music rooms “send a message that the arts is for everyone”.
The government also listed the Richmond Agricultural Centre and planned schools and public preschools at Gables and Box Hill among its education infrastructure projects across the Hawkesbury.
Source: NSW Government announcement, 21 September 2026.
Note to readers: Education is primarly a responsibility of the NSW Government. Robyn Preston NSW MP for Hawkesbury represents residents on this matter. The Hawkesbury Gazette has asked the Deputy Premier why Ms Preston was not invited to the event.
