Students across the South East will soon have better access to a great education, with the Andrews Labor Government acquiring land for a new primary school in Clyde North.
With an interim name of Thompsons West Primary School, the new school will be situated on Thompsons Road and will provide up to 650 local students with a place to learn, prosper and make lifelong friendships.
Opening in 2025, the new school will support local families by increasing capacity for growing student numbers in the area and relieving pressure on existing schools.
With construction set to start in October 2023, the school will be built with a share of $573.2 million invested in the 2023-24 State Budget.
Education Minister Natalie Hutchins said they were proud to secure the land to provide local families with access to modern facilities and world-class education.
“We’re continuing to build and upgrade schools across the state, so our students have the best spaces to learn, our classrooms have the best teachers, and every child gets a great education close to home,” she said.
South-Eastern Metropolitan MP Lee Tarlamis said the land acquisition was a “fantastic milestone” for education in the South East.
“As Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs grow, we need more educational options for our children,” he said.
