Investment $2.8 billion
Victoria is experiencing a population boom, with 90,000 extra students expected to enter Victorian schools all over the state in the next five years.
Every Victorian family, wherever they live, deserves a good quality school.
That’s why the Victorian Government has invested an unprecedented $6 billion in Victoria’s schools since 2014.
What will the money be used for?
The Victorian Budget 2018/19 includes investments to:
Land purchases for new school sites
The Victorian Budget 2018/19 continues our commitment to the Education State, with nearly $2.8 billion invested in schools, including $272 million to purchase land for new school sites.
School projects and upgrades
This Budget includes $353 million for new and planned school projects and $483 million to upgrade existing schools – to give every family, in every community, a good school close to home.
It means across our state, 28 new schools will be built and planned, accommodating more than 15,000 students, with more than 130 existing schools upgraded.
A further $126 million for the relocatable classrooms program, school pride and sport fund, and asbestos removal program, will further improve our schools.
Media releases
Improving School Crossings To Keep Our Kids Safe
28 New Schools For Growing School Communities
Building Better Schools For Regional Kids