❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the capital and recurrent costs of establishing and operating interim primary schools in houses, with specific examples provided by the Minister for Education and Training.
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(1) What is the average capital cost of establishing a school in houses? (2) What is the number of students required to establish a primary school in houses? (3) What is the average recurrent cost of operating a school in houses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
(2) What is the number of students required to establish a primary school in houses? (3) What is the average recurrent cost of operating a school in houses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
(3) What is the average recurrent cost of operating a school in houses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
(1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
(2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
(3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
(2) What is the number of students required to establish a primary school in houses? (3) What is the average recurrent cost of operating a school in houses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
(3) What is the average recurrent cost of operating a school in houses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
(1) The Department of Education and Training leases interim schools as packages that include the land and buildings from project developers. Therefore, there is no average capital cost for establishing an interim school in houses. The developers provide the capital to acquire the land and construct the buildings and recover costs through the lease agreement with the Department of Education and Training. The cost of the land will vary significantly depending on the location of the project and will reflect the market value for the area. The cost of the buildings will also vary depending on the size and type of interim school; for example, the number of classrooms and whether the buildings are houses, shops or offices. Waikiki Primary School, the most recent interim school, was constructed in 2002 for a total capital cost in houses and land of approximately $1.5 million. (2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
(2) No minimum number of students is required for the establishment of an interim school. With the exception of Ellenbrook Primary School, which opened with 47 students, all other interim schools to date have opened with between 90 and 200 students. The establishment of interim schools to date has been based on an expectation that, once established, student numbers will increase relatively quickly and the establishment of a permanent school will occur in approximately three to seven years and when existing schools are under accommodation pressure. (3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
(3) There are no average recurrent costs for operating interim schools. As with all schools, staffing costs are related directly to the number of students at a school. Student numbers at interim schools change significantly over time and there are different rates of growth. Utilities such as electricity, gas and water and school grant costs have some similarities across interim schools. Recent examples of costs for a 12-month period in 2003 are the Waikiki school in houses, with a utilities costs of $21 896 and a school grant of $51 615; and the Coolamon school in offices, with a utilities costs of $27 747 and a school grant of $64 416.
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