- 10 Amber Avenue Charlemont 3217
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New School
Start
Q2 2022Planning
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 in Charlemont. It will open on day one of Term 1 in 2026 and have places for up to 525 students, from Prep to Year 6.
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 Year 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 enrolment enquiries, please continue to email horseshoe.bend.ps@education.vic.gov.au until the new school email is assigned. Learn more about enrolling in Foundation.
Your new school name
The school was known by its interim name, Horseshoe Bend Primary School, during planning and design. Yirrama Primary School was chosen as this new school’s name following community and Traditional Owner group consultation. Yirrama (pronounced yi-rah-mah) is a Wadawurrung word meaning 'in the morning'.
Principal appointment
Joel Riddle has been appointed principal of Yirrama 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 this school. 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) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – May 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – April 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – April 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – March 2025
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – December 2024
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – December 2024
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – December 2024
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – construction photos
Site progress – December 2024
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of exterior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of exterior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of exterior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of interior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of interior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – illustrated render
Illustrated render of interior
Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) – indicative site plan
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