Question regarding the number and cost of demountable classrooms in WA public schools, specifically focusing on schools with the highest number of demountables. The answer provides data and indicates planned removals.

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Asked
12 August 2025
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I refer to WA public schools, and I ask: (a) As at 1 July 2025, which WA public schools presently host the highest number of demountables; (b) How many demountables does each of the schools listed in (a), host; and (c) For each of the schools listed in (a), how much has been spent on demountable or temporary structures in the last five years?

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Answered
20 November 2025
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
23 days
Answer
As at March 2025
(a)   Aubin Grove Primary School, John Curtin College of the Arts and Karratha Senior High School. However, major upgrades were recently completed at John Curtin College of the Arts and Karratha Senior High School.
(b)   27.
(c)   The Department holds maintenance expenditure at school site level and not for individual classrooms or transportables. Planning is underway to remove transportable classrooms at Aubin Grove Primary School and John Curtin College of the Arts.

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