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New School
Start
Q2 2023Planning
Design
Construction
Open
Q1 2026
The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.
About the project
We're building a new specialist school. It will open for day one of Term 1 in 2026 and have places for up to 148 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
- a multi-purpose building including rooms for music, drama, food technology and fitness as well as a canteen
- outdoor hard courts and carparks
- outdoor play spaces
- a sports field.
Enrolment details
The school will provide educational programs for students with mild to profound intellectual disability.
For all enrolment queries, please email lockerbie.ss@education.vic.gov.au.
Have a say on your new school’s name
We are consulting on a name for Lockerbie Specialist 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
Lindsey Delooze has been appointed principal of Lockerbie Specialist School. She has 20 years experience in education. Lindsey started her teaching career as a primary school teacher in the UK. There, she focused on students with additional needs. After moving to Melbourne in 2015, Lindsey has held leadership positions in primary and specialist schools. Her goal is to celebrate the identity of every student. She's committed to creating an inclusive school in the heart of the community.
Funding
In the 2023-24 State Budget the school received a share of $573.178 million. In the 2024-25 State Budget, this school shared in $947.7 million allocated for new schools construction.
Funding type
- New School
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – April 2025
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – April 2025
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – April 2025
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – April 2025
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – renders
Illustrated render of exterior
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – renders
Illustrated render of administration area
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – renders
Illustrated render of learning neighbourhoods
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – renders
Illustrated render
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – indicative site plan
Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – location map
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