Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name)

Location
10 Amber Avenue Charlemont 3217

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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.

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 enrolment boundaries will be published in the year before the school opens.

Facilities

When open in 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.

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) – indicative site plan

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