On Saturday 29 November 2025, a fire at Deniliquin High School extensively damaged 4 school buildings. Due to structural damage these buildings will need to be demolished.

Learning arrangements from Term 1 2026 

Deniliquin High School students returned for Day 1, Term 1 2026 to a fully-equipped temporary campus, as the NSW Government works to swiftly address damage from the fire.

Construction took place over the school holidays to ensure all students started the school year in the temporary facilities. The temporary campus includes 24 demountable classrooms, with fully equipped Technology and Applied Science workshops, science labs, a library and staff rooms. The buildings not affected by fire have been inspected and cleared for use.

Located on the school’s grounds, the temporary campus has been designed to maintain playground space and preserve existing basketball courts for student use. Minor onsite works including deck installations, ramps, covered walkways, and connection of services will continue throughout Term 1, 2026.

The Department of Education will continue to keep the school and broader Deniliquin community up to date as planning for the permanent rebuild progresses.

More information

To find information about the rebuild, including a timeline and progress updates, please visit the Deniliquin High School Fire Recovery page.

Many people have contacted the P&C wanting to know how they can help.

Donations can be made directly through the DHS P&C MyCause page, or  Channel4Change. There are also collecton tins at many local businesses.

People can also to choose attend community organised events, or the P&C Trivia Quiz which will be held in February