Six new schools opening in 2025 now have their official names and are on track to welcome their first students for Term 1.
What are the new school names?
- Barayip Primary School in Tarneit (interim name was Riverdale North Primary School)
- Kuyim Primary School in Pakenham (interim name was Pakenham North West Primary School)
- Mirniyan Primary School in Clyde North (interim name was Thompsons West Primary School)
- Turrun Primary School in Clyde North (interim name was Clyde North Primary School)
- Wirrigirri Primary School in Wollert (interim name was Wollert Central Primary School)
- Wulerrp Secondary College in Clyde North (interim name was Clyde North Secondary School).
How were the names selected?
In 2023, the Victorian Government announced that Aboriginal language names would be preferenced in an initiative to further promote Aboriginal self-determination, language, and culture across the state.
The 2025 new school names were chosen with input from Geographic Names Victoria, Traditional Owner groups and via public consultation. Names were finalised by Traditional Owner groups before approval by the Minister for Education.
For more information about the 6 new schools, including their principals and enrolment details, visit each school’s project page.
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