Melbourne Schools Struggle with Population Boom
Update: 2025-12-01
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Melbournes inner suburbs grapple with a surge in school enrollment due to higher-density living, with projections showing a doubling of primary school-aged population in areas like Box Hill and North Melbourne. Existing schools struggle with limited space for expansion, while new developments face complex retrofitting challenges. Schools like Kerrimuir Primary and Kensington Primary are bursting at the seams, with limited room for growth and unfinished renovations. The Education Department acknowledges the issue, allocating funds for new school sites and expansions in growth areas like Arden.
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