Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name)

Location: 10 Amber Avenue Charlemont 3217

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Find out more about the integrated children’s centre next to Horseshoe Bend Primary School.

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 open on day one of Term 1 in 2026, and have places for up to 525 students.

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

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.

Enrolments for 2026 are open

The school is open for enrolments for students in Foundation (Prep) to Year 6.

You can find out if you're in the school zone by entering your address at findmyschool.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window) (select 2026 as the enrolment year).

For all enrolment enquiries, please email horseshoe.bend.ps@education.vic.gov.au. Learn more about enrolling in Foundation.

Have a say on your new school’s name

We are consulting on a name for Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name).

In our commitment to naming schools in First Nations languages, shortlisted names have been proposed by the Registered Aboriginal Party for the school’s local area.

The Department of Education will consider your feedback and preferences when deciding this school’s name.

Have a say by taking the survey on the Engage Victoria website. The survey closes at 5pm on Thursday 19 June 2025

Principal appointment

Joel Riddle has been appointed principal of Horseshoe Bend Primary School. 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 – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – April 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – April 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 – 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