New school for Madora Bay officially opened

  • $25.8 million Madora Bay Primary School can accommodate 650 students
  • Part of Cook Labor Government’s $1.5 billion school infrastructure program
  • Construction supported local jobs and the economy

Education Minister Tony Buti today opened the $25.8 million Madora Bay Primary School.

The school is the first in the suburb of Madora Bay and can accommodate 650 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

There is a dedicated Kindergarten and Pre-primary block, administration block with dental therapy facilities, two double-storey general classroom blocks, an inclusive education classroom, art and science room, a library and staff room.

Facilities also include a conference room, covered assembly block with music room and canteen, an oval, hardball courts, cricket nets and car park.

The school currently has 128 students in Kindergarten to Year 6 with enrolments expected to increase.

It was designed by Carabiner and built by Universal Constructions Pty Ltd, creating local jobs and economic activity.

As stated by Education Minister Tony Buti:

“The project is part of our significant $1.5 billion infrastructure program to deliver better public schools across Western Australia.

“Not only are the facilities first class, but outstanding staff have been employed, making this school a very special place for the local community.”

Comments attributed to Mandurah MLA David Templeman:

“Madora Bay Primary School is a long-awaited modern school in our rapidly growing northern suburbs of Mandurah.

“This wonderful site has been transformed since the sod was turned and it’s hard to believe that what was an empty space is now a thriving hub for learning.”

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