The development of the new school is an exciting initiative that will greatly benefit local families and support the community into the future.
We are building a new public primary school in East Perth to grow the East Perth community while reducing enrolment pressure at Highgate Primary School.
It will serve families living in East Perth, Northbridge and Perth's central business district for years to come.
Scheduled to open for Term 1, 2029, the school’s contemporary learning environments will support excellence in learning, inclusion, wellbeing and promote a strong sense of belonging for all students.
The school's innovative vertical design maximises space in the inner-city location and strengthens connections to surrounding community assets, including Queens Gardens, the Swan River and the WACA precinct.
The design also creates a place that reflects local identity, celebrates Aboriginal culture and fosters connections to Country and community.
The project will deliver:
- a vertical primary school of up to 4 storeys accommodating approximately 600 students from Kindergarten to Year 6
- contemporary learning environments designed to support diverse learning needs
- outdoor learning areas, terraces and landscaped play spaces
- grass and composite playing fields
- a sports hall and associated facilities.
With opportunities beyond traditional functions and shared-use facilities, East Perth Primary School (planning name) is set to become 'more than a school' and a hub of the community.
Project status
Aboriginal artwork on the protective hoarding surrounding the East Perth Primary School construction site.
Site preparation works for the main school development are almost complete.
Significant site features, including existing native trees, have been protected and retained where possible.
The site hoarding, featuring artwork by local Aboriginal artists, acknowledges the cultural significance of the area and contributes to the streetscape during construction.
Construction of the main school building, sports hall, hardcourts and associated facilities will commence shortly, with the school scheduled to open for students in Term 1, 2029.
For more information on the East Perth Primary School project, email DeliveryandMaintenance.StrategicProjects@education.wa.edu.au.