Take the guesswork out of planning your next school build
TSA Riley and Leaf Architecture help school leaders plan redevelopment projects, so they have the best chance of securing funding approval. We combine strategic advice, design insight, and project planning to set projects up for success before big costs are locked in.
Start with our 18-point School Redevelopment Readiness Checklist – your first step toward clarity and confidence.
The need is obvious. However, the next step isn’t always that clear.
Looking to get more classrooms, specialist spaces, upgrade facilities?
Without a clear pathway or master plan, getting the required funding can feel overwhelming and out of reach.
Our checklist helps you see what you have in place, what’s missing, and how to move forward.
Built for a school
like yours
We support a wide range of schools across regional NSW, each with different needs, structures and stages of planning.
Whether you're leading a:
K-12 school
Primary school
High school
Independent school
Systemic school
Our approach is flexible and grounded in the realities of your context.
Trusted by Leading Schools Across NSW
Plan smarter,
build better
With the right plan, the path forward becomes clearer.
We work with school leaders to shape capital works and building upgrade projects that reflect your vision, meet funding requirements and are ready to build when the time is right.
This isn’t just about a design that fits the budget. It’s about setting the right foundations so you can move with confidence and deliver outcomes that matter to both your board and community.
What you’ll gain
A project brief that aligns planning, design and delivery
Early planning that manages risk and builds confidence with the board and community
Clarity on the capital works funding options available to you
Assistance with the school’s Grant Application
Start where you are. Grow into the plan. Build when you’re ready.
Every school is at a different stage. Some are just starting the conversation, others need to bring their board along, and a few are ready to engage their community and apply for funding.
Our three-stage pathway is designed to guide you through that journey. Whether you need early direction or final grant writing assistance, we’ll help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
About the team
The right team at the start makes all the difference.
That’s why TSA Riley and Leaf Architecture have partnered to support independent schools with the strategic planning, education-first design and funding insight needed early in the process.
As project managers and architects who specialise in schools, we bring practical experience in what makes a project fundable, buildable and appropriate for your context: a space that reflects your needs, your learners’ needs and the expectations of your community.
You’ll be supported by a team that understands how schools operate and what it takes to move a project forward with clarity and confidence.
Prefer to talk it through? Let’s schedule a chat about your school’s plans.
What makes us different is how we bring it all together.
Design that puts education first and reflects pedagogy, wellbeing and long-term school needs.
Delivery experience that works in the real world, so your project is staged, costed and ready to build.
Teams in Newcastle and Ballina who share a love for regional NSW and take pride in supporting schools that strengthen our communities.
Every great project begins with a conversation. We’d be delighted to hear from you.