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❓ Mr Staltari asks the Minister for Education to list WA public schools operating above capacity and whether those schools have planned upgrades in the next 12 months. The Minister's response refers to the Department's obligation to provide access to education and accommodate students within their local intake area.

AnsweredQoN 263Legislative Assembly

Asked

26 June 2025

Member

Mr Liam Staltari

Portfolio

Education

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I refer to the enrolment capacity of WA public schools, and I ask: (a) Please provide a list of WA public schools that are currently operating above their enrolment capacity; and (b) For each school listed in the answer to (a), are any the subject of permanent upgrades planned within the next 12 months?

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Answered

19 August 2025

Responded by

Minister for Education

Response time

4 days

(1)-(2) In line with the School Education Act 1999, the Department of Education is required to provide all eligible students with access to public education. In line with relevant policies and procedures, the Department of Education ensures schools are able to accommodate students from within their local-intake area where appropriate. For eligible students with disability this includes education support schools, education support centres and schools with an endorsed education support program in addition to their local school.

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