A new Anglican school will be built in the Molonglo Valley.

The Anglican Diocese for Canberra and Goulburn obtained the site reserved for an independent school in Wright, following an ACT Government tender process.

The school – which will be completed in stages – will welcome more than 1,800 students from early learning to year 12. The early learning centre and kindergarten are due to open in 2026, and the primary and secondary schools and college will open over the following three years.

The school aims to be one of the first zero energy certified schools in Australia, under the International Living Future Institute’s certification program.

“We are thrilled with this announcement by the ACT Government,” Bishop Mark Short said. “Our team has worked on developing this proposal for a long time, and is excited to have the opportunity to deliver new school places and educational options to the people of Canberra.

“It is important to us that our education program keeps pace with modern learning and is delivered in a high-quality environment that gives all students the chance to explore their options to reach their full potential.”

“As the first non-Government school for the Molonglo Valley, the new independent school will be a welcome addition for the region,” Mick Gentleman, ACT Minister for Planning and Land Management, said.

“In selecting the successful tender for this project, we made sure that the new school will meet the needs and desires of a growing community.”

Yvette Berry, ACT Minister for Education and Youth Affairs, said the ACT Government’s decision to accept the tender from the Anglican Diocese for Canberra and Goulburn will provide further educational options for the growing population of Molonglo.

“I’m looking forward to seeing a vibrant school community spring up here in the years to come, enabling more students to be educated close to where they live,” Ms Berry said.