❓ Mr Staltari asks about the criteria used by the Department of Education to identify and prioritise schools in need of infrastructure upgrades outside of pre-election commitments. The Department outlines factors considered in their annual assessment.
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(1) What criteria does the Department of Education use to identify schools that are in need of permanent capacity and infrastructure upgrades which are not the subject of commitments made immediately prior to an election? (2) Once the Department has collated a list per (1), what criteria does it use to sort these schools by priority order?
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Answered
13 August 2025
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
7 days
The Department of Education advises:
(1) – (2)
The Department undertakes an annual assessment of enrolments and accommodation capacity at schools, which is combined with data from a range of sources to identify potential upgrades. Factors including school age, building condition, health and safety issues, enrolment demand and functionality requirements are typically considered.
(1) – (2)
The Department undertakes an annual assessment of enrolments and accommodation capacity at schools, which is combined with data from a range of sources to identify potential upgrades. Factors including school age, building condition, health and safety issues, enrolment demand and functionality requirements are typically considered.
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