WA Labor to invest $745 million in quality infrastructure for WA schools

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will fund a major $745 million program to deliver quality school infrastructure and facilities for Western Australian students, including funding towards 11 new schools and upgrades to dozens more.
  • Re-elected Cook Labor Government to invest in WA’s future with $745 million for new and improved schools across the State
  • Unprecedented $286 million School Infrastructure Fund for major upgrades to older schools
  • $287 million to build five new State schools and plan for six more
  • $83 million for classroom refurbishments, play equipment, sports facilities and other works
  • $89.1 million to deliver modern reverse cycle air-conditioning in an initial 45 schools

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will fund a major $745 million program to deliver quality school infrastructure and facilities for Western Australian students, including funding towards 11 new schools and upgrades to dozens more.

WA Labor’s commitment is among the biggest school infrastructure investments in WA history and will benefit families right across the State, catering for increased enrolments in Perth’s growing suburbs and making funding available to update ageing facilities.

Under a re-elected Cook Labor Government, new primary schools funded to open in 2028 include:

  • Treeby East Primary school
  • Eglinton North Primary School
  • Yanchep East Primary School
  • Vasse West Primary School

The new Brabham Senior High School is also funded and will open for Term 1, 2029.

Planning funding will be provided to lay the groundwork for six future schools, including new secondary schools at Alkimos North and Dawesville, and new primary schools at Anketell, Mount Lawley West, Byford North and Brabham South.

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will also create WA’s first dedicated, rolling fund to undertake major refurbishments of ageing schools across the State.

The $286 million School Infrastructure Fund will enable the gradual refurbishment of WA’s hundreds of public primary and secondary schools, many of which were built in the 1960s and 70s and require major redevelopments to continue delivering students a world-class education.

The first round of school redevelopments under a re-elected Cook Labor Government will include:

  • North Albany Senior High School – $22 million expansion including a new general learning area block;
  • Spencer Park Education Support Centre – $12 million redevelopment;
  • Belridge Secondary College – $18 million for a new sports hall and sports science centre;
  • Eastern Hills Senior High School – $15 million for major upgrades to campus facilities;
  • Woodvale Secondary College – $10.5 million for performing arts centre upgrades;
  • Geraldton Senior High School – $8 million for classroom refurbishments, LED lighting and air-conditioning upgrades;
  • Champion Bay Senior High School – $23.5 million for a new gymnasium;
  • Karrinyup Primary School – $27.5 million for a new early childhood block and upgrades to sports courts, school oval, parking, administration and facilities;
  • O’Connor Primary School – $12 million for a new early childhood block;
  • Byford Primary School – $13.5 million for a new early childhood block;
  • Hampton Senior High School – $25 million to deliver a major redevelopment;
  • Glen Forrest Primary School – $12 million for a new early childhood education block;
  • Cowaramup Primary School – $12 million for a new early childhood education block;
  • Greenwood College – $15 million for upgrades to design and technology facilities;
  • Kinross College – $30 million for major infrastructure upgrades to support recent intake of Year 11 and 12 students; and
  • Ocean Reef Senior High School – $30 million for major upgrades, including a new classroom block for science and food and technology classes and a roof replacement.

In addition to the School Infrastructure Fund, a re-elected Cook Labor Government will provide $83 million for smaller infrastructure projects, including classroom refurbishments, sporting facilities, play equipment, student services upgrades and other minor works.

WA Labor’s school infrastructure commitments build on the Cook Labor Government’s record $4.8 billion education infrastructure investment since 2017.

Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:

“As WA kids head back to school today, two brand new primary schools - Maarakool Primary School and Eglinton Beach Primary School - are welcoming students for the first time."

“We want every WA student to have the best possible education, no matter where they live."

“That’s why we are committing to do what’s right for WA and continue our record investment in new and improved school infrastructure right across the State."

“In addition to funding works or planning for 11 new schools, we’re creating WA's first dedicated School Infrastructure Fund to undertake refurbishments at ageing schools so they remain fit-for-purpose and can continue giving our students a world-class education.”

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