Land in Mickleham and Wollert will be bought by the state government to house four new schools.
The government is set to spend $236.8 million on land for 14 schools which will be built in growth suburbs.
The funding will buy land for Merrifield West Primary School in Mickleham, as well as Wollert Central and Wollert East primary schools and Wollert East Secondary School.
The government is yet to buy the land but is identifying appropriate sites. The locations of those sites have not been publicly disclosed.
The schools were chosen following a government analysis of demographic data and enrolments at existing schools.
Education Minister James Merlino said the funding would allow the government to meet the future needs of growth communities.
“We’re breaking the cycle of short-term planning for new schools and investing now to meet the needs of the future,” he said.
“Right across the state, we’re building new schools to make sure that no matter where they live, every child has the chance to get a great education.”
Yuroke MP Ros Spence said Merrifield West Primary School would be a welcome addition to the rapidly-growing Mickleham community.
“When it opens, Merrifield West Primary School will be another great local school that the whole community can be proud of,” she said.
Community engagement on the new schools will start in the coming weeks.
Details: schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au
