- New $13.8 million two-storey modular building opened at Highgate Primary School
- Major Cook Labor Government project delivers six new general learning areas, providing space for up to 160 students
- Work is also underway to deliver the new inner-city East Perth Primary School, which will provide long-term enrolment relief for Highgate Primary School
A brand new $13.8 million modular building at Highgate Primary School has today been officially opened, providing additional learning spaces for its fast-growing inner-city community.
The new two-storey facility can accommodate up to 160 students, with six general learning areas and contemporary, flexible spaces to support teaching and learning.
It also includes a multipurpose room, staff study, student and staff amenities and covered activity areas.
A covered walkway connects the new building to the school's existing two-storey block and lift, improving accessibility across the school.
The modular building provides increased capacity for students in permanent infrastructure, enabling some transportable classrooms to be subsequently removed from the site.
Designed by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects and constructed by Ausco Modular, much of the building was manufactured offsite to minimise disruption to school operations.
Work is also underway to deliver the new inner-city East Perth Primary School, which will provide long-term enrolment relief for Highgate Primary School when it opens in 2029, with capacity for 600 students from kindergarten to year 6.
The design allows for a future stage to expand the school to accommodate a further 200 students.
The significant $165 million project reached another key milestone in September, with the main design and construction works tender awarded to CPB Contractors Pty Ltd.
These major projects form part of the Cook Labor Government's commitment to ensuring Western Australian families have access to high-quality education infrastructure close to home.
As stated by Education Minister Sabine Winton
"With more families choosing to call the inner-city home, Highgate Primary School has experienced strong enrolment growth.
"This new modular building means the school can accommodate up to 160 students in permanent, purpose-built classrooms, while giving teachers more flexible spaces to support their students.
"Our government is also getting on with delivering the new East Perth Primary School, which will provide another high-quality education option for inner-city families.
"I am excited to officially open this brand-new modular building, which will benefit students and staff for generations to come."
As stated by Perth MLA John Carey:
"More families are choosing to call our inner-city community home - which is why we have expanded Highgate Primary School and are building a brand-new primary school in East Perth.
"The two-storey classroom block adds to the range of refurbishment works already completed at Highgate Primary School.
"I want to thank the Highgate Primary School community and the Highgate Primary School P&C for their advocacy and input into this project."
