- Maarakool Primary School officially opened in Brabham
- New primary school will accommodate 540 students from kindergarten to year 6
- Cook Government invested $39.9 million towards the major education project
A new primary school in Brabham that will accommodate up to 540 students from kindergarten to year 6 has been officially opened today by Education Minister Sabine Winton and West Swan MLA Rita Saffioti.
The Cook Government invested $39.9 million towards Maarakool Primary School - located in the popular north-east area - to help ease enrolment pressure from the nearby Brabham Primary School.
The school's design features five classrooms, shaded play spaces for kindergarten and pre-primary students, and two double-storey teaching blocks with 13 general classrooms.
It also includes an inclusive education classroom, science and art classrooms, a library resource centre, a covered assembly area with a music room, outdoor play spaces and hardcourts, and a spacious administration block and staffroom facilities.
In 2024, the school leadership team developed a community engagement strategy that included ongoing consultation with traditional owner families, Elders, and Aboriginal artists to infuse First Nations histories and cultures into the school's design.
The state-of-the-art primary school was designed by Bateman Architects and constructed by Universal Constructions.
This major education project forms part of the Cook Government's record $4.8 billion investment in new and improved school infrastructure across the State.
As stated by Education Minister Sabine Winton:
"The Cook Government is committed to providing quality public schools in Western Australia so students can have the best possible learning experiences.
"We also want to ensure the needs of families in expanding areas, such as Brabham and its surrounding areas, are met.
"While this is a new school, it is already special to the community, with Maarakool meaning 'with our hands', symbolising children, staff and families working together to create experiential learning.
"I'm excited to officially open this school, which will ensure students learn in a modern and engaging environment."
As stated by West Swan MLA Rita Saffioti
"I've always been focused on ensuring local students and their families have access to great education right here in our community, so it's very exciting that another school in the electorate is open to cater for this growing catchment.
"The new school looks incredible and I'm sure students will love coming to school and learning in these state-of-the-art facilities."
