National School Pride Program
The National School Pride (NSP) program has provided funding to all eligible Australian schools – primary and secondary, government and non-government – to undertake construction of small-scale infrastructure and/or minor refurbishment projects including:
- refurbishment of buildings
- construction or upgrades of fixed shade structures, covered outdoor learning areas, sporting grounds and facilities
- green upgrades (water tanks), insulation and
- specialised infrastructure support for students with disabilities or special needs.
The $1.28 billion NSP program has provided funding to 9462schools to develop 12 639projects. Data correct as at 31 July 2011.
Funding allocations for NSP
Funding allocations were calculated on the basis of full-time equivalent (FTE) enrolment numbers based on the February 2009 census data collected for the purposes of the BER. Indicative funding amounts per school are as follows:
| 1 to 50 |
$50,000 |
| 51 to 150 |
$75,000 |
| 151 to 300 |
$125,000 |
| 301 to 400 |
$150,000 |
Completion dates for NSP projects
It is a requirement of the NSP program that all projects under Round One were completed by 20 December 2009 and Round Two by 1 February 2010. However, where unforeseen delays occurred, DEEWR is working with the relevant Education Authority to ensure completion of construction and/or refurbishment of their approved projects within approved set timeframes.