- New primary school in Banksia Grove expected to open for the 2027 school year
- School to accommodate almost 600 students
- Part of Cook Labor Government's record $5.4 billion investment in new and improved schools infrastructure across Western Australia
Early works on a new primary school in Banksia Grove are now underway.
Banksia Grove West Primary School (planning name) is designed to accommodate 540 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with additional facilities for approximately 50 students in the education support program.
The $51 million new school will help relieve enrolment pressures on Grandis Primary School and other schools in this fast-growing corridor, north-east of Perth.
The new school will feature two double-storey classroom blocks, one single-storey block with education support classrooms, and science and art rooms.
An administration building, library, staff room block, and a covered assembly building including a music room and canteen are also part of the build.
It also includes a new dedicated kindergarten and pre-primary classroom block with a specialised play space, as well as a new education support centre with classrooms, staff areas, therapy room, sensory room and a covered area for bus drop off.
External works will include car parking, shade shelters, bike parking and hard courts.
This project has been designed by Carabiner Architects Pty Ltd, with the construction contract awarded to Universal Constructions Pty Ltd.
This project forms part of the Cook Government's record investment of $5.4 billion in education infrastructure since 2017.
As stated by Education Minister Sabine Winton:
"The Cook Government is committed to delivering quality education infrastructure in fast-growing suburbs such as Banksia Grove.
"I'm pleased that works are already underway on this fantastic new school that will benefit families and future students in the area.
"As both Education Minister and Member for Wanneroo, I know how important it is for families to have schools near where they live, and for students to learn in comfortable and modern environments.
"I'm looking forward to seeing works on this important project progress."
