Cobblebank Secondary School (interim name)

Location
180 Alfred Rd Cobblebank 3338

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New School

  • Start

  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Open

    Q1 2026

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We're building a new secondary school in Cobblebank. It will open with places for up to 865 students, including 65 students with disabilities.

When open for Term 1, 2026 the school will include:

  • a double-storey building with:
    • administration spaces and a library
    • a learning neighbourhood
  • a 3-storey building with specialist learning areas for technology, science and the arts
  • a community hub with:
    • an indoor multi-use court
    • toilets and change room
    • a fitness room
    • specialist learning areas for music and drama
    • a canteen
  • 2 outdoor hardcourts
  • a sports field
  • a bus loop and staff parking.

Enrolment details

Cobblebank Secondary School (interim name) will be a supported inclusion school. It will have specialised facilities and capabilities designed to accommodate students with disabilities.

This school will help meet increasing enrolment demand from a growing local population. It will ease pressure on surrounding schools and help local students get high-quality education close to home.

Details on how to enrol your child and the school zone will be published from early April 2025. Visit findmyschool.vic.gov.au for school zone information. The school will enrol students in line with their local enrolment policy, available from Term 2, 2025.

Principal appointment

Ciar Foster has been appointed principal of Cobblebank Secondary School (interim name). She has over 14 years experience in leadership roles in schools. She has worked at 3 secondary schools, most recently as principal of University High School in Melbourne. Ciar is passionate about making sure all students grow and learn. She looks forward to creating a school culture where all members of the school community work together to support students.

Funding

Funding from the 2018-19 State Budget was initially allocated to purchase land for a new secondary school in Cobblebank, near Melton. Following early community engagement in 2019 and further investigations since then, this funding was relocated to a secondary school for Aintree. In the 2024-25 State Budget, this school shared in $947.7 million allocated for new schools construction. This school also received Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution funding for construction.

Funding type

  • New School

Cobblebank Secondary School (interim name) – indicative site plan

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