Fire and Rescue and RFS crews were quick to respond to the blaze. Photo: Fire and Rescue NSW Station 278 Deniliquin.
Two teenage boys will face court following a fire that destroyed 30 classrooms at Deniliquin High School over the weekend.
At about 12:45 am on Saturday (29 November), emergency services were called to reports of a building alight at the school on Harfleur Street.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews worked to extinguish the fire, which caused major damage to multiple buildings.
No injuries have been reported.
Officers attached to Murray River Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation under Strike Force Soderblom.
Following inquiries, on Monday (1 December), detectives from Strike Force Soderblom arrested two juvenile males, aged 15 and 16.
They were taken to Deniliquin Police Station where they were both charged with aggravated break and enter and destroy property by fire in company.
Both teens were granted strict conditional bail to appear before a children’s court on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Despite the extensive damage, the school has vowed to ensure that students will be able to continue classes and complete the academic year. 18 classrooms remained undamaged.
Police investigated the building over the weekend. Photo: NSW RFS – Mid Murray Zone.
Murray MP Helen Dalton visited the site and met with the principal Glen Warren on Monday (1 December).
“I’ve been told that support classes will now be at Edward Public School. Year 11 will continue their studies at TAFE in the connected Learning Centre. Buses have been organised. Years 7, 8 and 9 will work from home for online learning. This has been in place since COVID and is still available as a resource,” she said.
“If this isn’t possible, students can work from the Deniliquin South School.
“Communication is incredibly important, and I’m pleased to have been told that the school phones have been reinstated today and will be operating between 8 am and 5 pm. The school will also have a meeting every afternoon and information will be sent out via email.”
For more information regarding the school’s operations during this period, keep an eye on their website and Facebook page.
