Two schools listed as overcrowded

Umina Beach and Woy Woy Public Schools have been included on a list of the Central Coast's most over-crowded public schools.

Both schools have reached full capacity, according to Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Mr David Harris.

According to documents obtained by the NSW Opposition under freedom of information, around one third of public schools on the Central Coast are above 90 per cent of capacity.

"The Baird Government is failing to provide the classrooms needed for NSW's rapidly growing population," said Mr Harris.

"Across the Central Coast, there are 16 schools sitting on 100 per cent or more, including Woy Woy Public and Umina Beach Public.

"Twenty one schools were bordering their capacity point at 90 per cent capacity or above," Mr Harris said.

"Parents send their kids to school expecting a standard to be met and in some of these schools that's very hard to do due to overcrowding," he said.

Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith said: "Nearly half of the schools in the Gosford electorate are at capacity.

"This needs to be addressed urgently to make sure our children aren't left behind as our region continues to grow."

"Two of the schools that have reached full capacity are on the Peninsula.

"The population here is growing and the Baird Government is either taking services away or letting them decay.

"This is unacceptable," Ms Smith said.

Media Release, 30 Aug 2016

Zachary Harrison, Office of David Harris MP