Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name)

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New School

Start
Q2 2022
Planning
Design
Construction
Open
Q1 2026

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We're building a new primary school. It will have places for up to 525 students.

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

2 learning neighbourhoods
an administration and library building
outdoor hard courts
a community hub with indoor multi-use court, canteen and arts/music spaces
a sports field.

Enrolment details

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(opens in a new window) for school zone information.

The school will enrol students in line with the Department of Education’s Placement Policy(opens in a new window). All students who live in the school zone are guaranteed a place.  

Principal appointment

Joel Riddle has been appointed principal of Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name). Joel has 23 years of experience in government education. He was the first principal of Lollypop Creek Primary School in Werribee. Joel aims to create a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment. This will ensure that each child has a memorable, enriching education.

Funding

The 2022-23 State Budget provided $236.7 million to acquire land for 15 future schools, including Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name). In the 2024-25 State Budget, this school shared in $947.7 million allocated for new schools construction.

Funding type

New School

Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – December 2024
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – December 2024
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – December 2024
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – December 2024

Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of exterior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of exterior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of exterior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of interior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of interior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of interior