Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name)

Location
10 Amber Avenue Charlemont 3217

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New School

  • Start

    Q2 2022
  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Open

    Q1 2026

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We're building a new primary school. It will open on day one of Term 1 in 2026, and have places for up to 525 students.

This school will help meet increasing enrolment demand from a growing local population. It will help local students get high-quality education close to home.

When open for Term 1, 2026 the school will include:

  • 2 learning neighbourhoods
  • an administration and library building
  • outdoor hard courts
  • a community hub with indoor multi-use court, canteen and arts/music spaces
  • a sports field.

Enrolments for 2026 are open

The school is open for enrolments for students in Foundation (Prep) to Grade 6.

You can find out if you're in the school zone by entering your address at findmyschool.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window) (select 2026 as the enrolment year).

For all enrolment enquiries, please email horseshoe.bend.ps@education.vic.gov.au. Learn more about enrolling in Foundation.

Principal appointment

Joel Riddle has been appointed principal of Horseshoe Bend Primary School. Joel has 23 years of experience in government education. He was the first principal of Lollypop Creek Primary School in Werribee. Joel aims to create a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment. This will ensure that each child has a memorable, enriching education.

Funding

The 2022-23 State Budget provided $236.7 million to acquire land for 15 future schools, including Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name). In the 2024-25 State Budget, this school shared in $947.7 million allocated for new schools construction.

Funding type

  • New School

Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – indicative site plan

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