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Official account of the Victorian School Building Authority. We design, build and modernise schools and kindergartens across Victoria.

We design, build and modernise schools and kindergartens. The Victorian Government is doing this on a scale not seen since free education was introduced in the 1870s. The Victorian School Building Authority is part of the Department of Education. Since 2016, we have managed this education construction boom. Our work is helping every Victorian child have a great local school that sets them up to thrive. The Victorian Government has invested $1.6 billion in the 2026–27 State Budget for our school building projects. This investment is part of the government's Education State reforms. We have opened 121 new schools since 2017. We have also been busy with more than 2,400 other projects that upgrade or expand schools. Our work is improving conditions and creating new learning opportunities for students. As well as reforming schools, we are transforming neighbourhoods. Our projects are giving schools resources that can be shared with their communities. These resources include:
- new gyms and sports ovals
- rooms for health services
- theatres and other performing arts spaces. We're also helping the Victorian Government reform early learning. Working with the sector, we have a massive construction program underway. We’re building, modernising and expanding kindergartens across the state. This program is making 2 years of kindergarten possible for all Victorian children. Other work we manage includes:
- organising emergency maintenance for schools damaged by natural disasters and other unforeseen issues
- managing a new generation of modular classrooms
- running programs for smaller building projects that make a big difference
- helping non-government schools expand and modernise.

29/10/2026

More learning and play spaces are on the way at McKinnon Primary School 👀🌟

Students can look forward to a new 2-storey learning neighbourhood, replacing the existing modular buildings. Block A will also get an upgrade.

Outside, students will also have a new sports field and play area to enjoy 🏃

Check out these artist's impressions of the new buildings and outdoor spaces.

Follow this project's progress on our website: https://go.vic.gov.au/3TeenFP

📍Bunurong Country

Image descriptions:
All images in this post are artist's impressions of what the school will look like. 'McKinnon Primary School' is in black sans serif font with a white background at the top of each image.
Image 1: Artist's impression of a 2-storey learning neighbourhood. There is a small garden at the front of the building and trees in the background. 'More learning and play spaces are coming' is above the centre of the image in white text with a red background.
Image 2: A new learning space with a table and chairs in the centre and blonde timber cabinets across the far wall. An adult speaks with 2 children. 'Modern learning spaces' is across the image in black text with an orange background.
Image 3: Children play on a metal tube structure under blue shade sails. Trees and the school buildings are visible in the background. 'New play areas' is in white text on a blue background.
Image 4: Children play on a 5-level block structure underneath blue shade sails. In the background we can see more children playing and a row of trees. 'Upgraded outdoor spaces' is in white text on a green background.

28/10/2026

It's all happening at Barramayil Kindergarten 🏗️🚧

This new kinder at Barramayil Primary School is on track to open in 2027.

Soon, the buildings will be complete and landscaping will transform bare earth into play spaces 🥬

Well-designed outdoor environments help children learn, play and socialise.

Take a peek at these progress photos 🔎

For enrolment information, and to follow the progress of this project, visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21x6K1n

📍 Wurundjeri Country

Image descriptions:
Image 1: The sun shines down on brown playground flooring under a blue sky. Bare earth and construction materials are in the background.
Image 2: A bird's-eye view of a construction site shows a building with a solar panel on the roof. In front of the building are two triangular sunshades, dirt and construction supplies.
Image 3: Partially completed playground area with 3 sunshades above a dirt floor. In the background is a steel shed and fencing.
Image 4: A partially completed school building surrounded by concrete and construction materials.
Image 5: Interior of a school building with an asymmetrical roof. Large overhead lights hang from the ceiling.

27/10/2026

Swimming pools, ice cream and a castle! 🌈

To celebrate Children's Week, we asked the experts at Alamanda College what their dream school would look like.

Here's what they came up with.

26/10/2026

Take a look at Bemin Secondary College from above 🏗️

The senior campus expansion is nearly there!

To make room for more students, we're building:

🏫 2 learning neighbourhoods
🎨 an arts building
🎭 an arts and technology building
🏀 hard courts

We are also delivering a sports field and additional outdoor areas on the junior campus 🏑

📍 Bunurong Country

Visit https://brnw.ch/21x6FfQ to stay up-to-date on this project.

Image descriptions:
Image 1: Aerial view of landscaping works at Bemin Secondary College. Text on image reads: 'We’re expanding Bemin Secondary College'.
Image 2: Aerial view of Bemin Secondary College showing locations for new learning neighbourhoods, an arts building and an arts and technology building. Labels and arrows identify each area.
Image 3: Aerial view of the junior campus showing a new oval and 2 new hard courts. Labels and arrows identify the new facilities.

23/10/2026

Last night, we celebrated some of Victoria's best architects and principal designers at the Victorian School Design Awards.

It was a chance to recognise some of the outstanding projects we have delivered over the past year.

These spaces will support students, families and communities for many years to come.

The winning projects were:

New Kindergarten or Early Learning Centre
🎖️Carlo Acutis Children's Hub by BSPN Architecture

Small School project – value below $5 million
🎖️Kingston Heath Primary School by Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design

Medium School Project - value between $5 million and $15 million
🎖️Footscray West Primary School by Kennedy Nolan Architects.
🎖️Officer Specialist School by Kart Projects.

Large School Project - value above $15 million
🎖️Benalla P–12 College by DesignInc

First Nations Design
🎖️Kerribana Primary School and Kindergarten by Y2 Architecture

Minister's Award
🎖️Aurora School by Playce and WHDA

📍The Victorian School Design Awards Ceremony took place at the Centre for Higher Education Studies on Wurundjeri Country.

For more information about the Victorian School Design Awards or this year's winning projects, please visit our website: https://go.vic.gov.au/3INP07P

📸 Photography credits: Cover image - Dianna Snape; Carlo Acutis Children's Hub - Tatjana Plitt; Kingston Heath Primary School - John Gollings; Footscray West Primary School - Dianna Snape; Officer Specialist School - Leo Showell; Benalla P–12 College - Dianna Snape; Kerribana Primary School and Kindergarten - Leon Schoots; Aurora School - Land Media.

Image descriptions:
Image 1: Two children cycle along a path in front of a school building. To the front of the school there are plants, trees and rocks. Text overlay reads 'Winners Announced'.
Image 2: A green building with a round window and a yellow arch over the door.
Image 3: Children in blue uniforms sit on a tiered bench in a brightly lit room. There is a dog in the centre.
Image 4: Children walk through a corridor. The angled concrete ceiling is dotted with sky lights. Timber panels cover one wall, with orange panels on the other.
Image 5: A covered outdoor area with a school building in the background.
Image 6: A modern school building with a sloping, timber-panelled roof beneath a blue sky. An outdoor area with red brick benches surrounds the building.
Image 7: Children play in a large courtyard area. Indigenous designs are on the floor and on the walls of a school building in the background.
Image 8: A bird's-eye view of a modern playground. We see a sandpit, shade sails and play equipment.

21/10/2026

A little birdie told us it's National Bird Week... 🐦

So we're taking a bird's-eye view of some of our schools and kinders across Victoria.

Not a bad view, if you ask us 👀

21/10/2026

Kerribana Kindergarten opened its doors in Term 1 this year 🌈

Take a look at the bright learning spaces and colourful outdoor areas.

Having the kinder on the Kerribana Primary School site can make drop-off a little easier for some families.

📍Dhudhuroa Country

Builder: Joss Construction
Architect: Y2 Architecture
Quantity Surveyor: Turner & Townsend
Project Manager: Pomeroy Pacific

Image descriptions:
Image 1: An outdoor area features a curved path, raised flower beds, a sandpit, trees and grass. Sails mounted on colourful posts provide shade. We can see the kinder in the middle ground.
Image 2: A bright open space with a green rug next to a blue armchair. A large book leans on a whiteboard to the right of the armchair. In the background we see small tables and chairs.
Image 3: Timber benches curve around garden beds. Black sails create shade over a landscaped play area. We see a fence and school buildings in the background.
Image 4: Jars of coloured pencils sit on a table. In the background we see craft supplies and learning equipment.
Image 5: Small timber tables hold colourful blocks and toys. In the back can see a cosy area with cushions and a rug under a wooden arch.

19/10/2026

Murrum Primary School students have jumped right into their first school year! 🦘

With three learning neighbourhoods, a library and a community hub, Weir Views locals have been putting their spaces to good use.

Murrum is a Wurundjeri Woi wurrung language word meaning joeys.

📍 Wurundjeri Country

Builder: Built Environs
Architect: Brand Architects & DesignInc
Quantity Surveyor: MBM
Project Manager: JLL

Image descriptions:
Image 1: The sun shines through a turtle design on a sunshade, casting patterns on the ground. A group of students sit underneath, surrounded by a circular bench. In the background we can see trees, sunshades and more children.
Image 2: A hallway leads to a learning space. Indigenous artwork spans the right-hand side wall.
Image 3: A two-storey school building with brown balcony fencing on the second floor. At ground level, students are walking across a concrete path. In the foreground is a patch of grass with a tree.
Image 4: Neat rows of desks and chairs in a classroom. There are pigeonholes lining the back wall. Above this we see student artwork arranged on the wall.
Image 5: We see a colourful multi-use court with school buildings and shade sails in the background. On the court, two students play with basketballs under a basketball hoop.

15/10/2026

Did you know that there's a new primary school in Cranbourne North?

Kala Primary School opened its doors in January 2026 to students from Foundation through to Year 6. Take a look at these new learning spaces 👀

Kala is a Boonwurrung language word meaning dog 🐕

📍 Bunurong Country

Builder: Hutchinson Builders
Architect: K2LD Architects & ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects
Quantity Surveyor: MBM
Project Manager: JLL

Image descriptions:
Image 1: A child walks down a path towards three other children. A seating area is on the left. There are picnic tables with sunshades made of patterned metal over them. In the background we can see a school. There is a circular seating area in the middle ground. We can also see three flag poles. The poles display the Torres Strait Islander flag, the Aboriginal flag and the Australian flag.
Image 2: Children play on a playground with shade sails. In the background we can see a grassy area with a circular wooden seating area. On the left, there is a path that leads to school buildings.
Image 3: A modern classroom with soft beige and green colours. We can see a table and chairs. There are also curvy benches in a corner. Irregular shaped windows look on to a hallway with pigeonholes.
Image 4: Children play on a green basketball court. In the distance we can see a playground and the school buildings.
Image 5: A classroom with chairs and tables. There is a padded, irregular-shaped booth embedded into one of the walls. We can see a grassy area through the windows and glass door. A soft bench lines the back wall.

14/10/2026

Check out the progress being made at Sunshine College North Campus 🏗️

A new learning building and multimedia building are starting to take shape.

Students will benefit from new classrooms, breakout areas and a covered outdoor learning area.

These new spaces will give students more places to learn, create and work together.

Follow this project's progress on our website: https://brnw.ch/21x6nPC

📌 Wurundjeri Country

Video description:
A bird's eye view of a construction site. The outer quarter of the reel is a blurred border. The text 'Sunshine College North Campus is growing' drops down from the top of the screen. We see buildings on the construction site. The ground is muddy. A long shot inside one of the buildings reveals the partly built room. The text 'More space to learn' springs up from the bottom of the screen. The camera pans across the interior of other unfinished buildings. 'More ways to create' drops down from the top of the screen. The exterior of the building is on screen. 'More space for ideas' slides onto the screen from the left. We see two people in hard hats and hi-vis vests looking at silver tubes in the ceiling of a half-built room. The white VSBA and Victoria State Government logos slide onto the screen from the right.

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