❓ Hon Tjorn Sibma inquired about the total number of demountables in use in WA public schools as of the 2026 census date, and how many are used as classrooms. The Minister for Education's representative stated that the student census does not capture infrastructure information and 2026 data is unavailable, directing to 2025 transportable audit information from a different question.
AnsweredQoN 134Legislative Council
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Schools—Student accommodation
134. Hon Tjorn Sibma to
the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Education:
I refer to student
accommodation in public schools.
(1) As of the 2026 census date, what was
the total number of demountables in use in Western Australian public schools?
(2) Of the number specified, how many of
these are being used as classrooms?
134. Hon Tjorn Sibma to
the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Education:
I refer to student
accommodation in public schools.
(1) As of the 2026 census date, what was
the total number of demountables in use in Western Australian public schools?
(2) Of the number specified, how many of
these are being used as classrooms?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) The student census does not capture
infrastructure information. Information for 2026 is not yet available. Please
refer to Legislative Assembly question on notice 65 for the 2025 transportable
audit information. Transportable structures include transportable classrooms,
demountable classrooms and non-teaching facilities such as canteens,
administrations, libraries, bathrooms, toilets and sheds.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) The student census does not capture
infrastructure information. Information for 2026 is not yet available. Please
refer to Legislative Assembly question on notice 65 for the 2025 transportable
audit information. Transportable structures include transportable classrooms,
demountable classrooms and non-teaching facilities such as canteens,
administrations, libraries, bathrooms, toilets and sheds.
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