Nothing is more important than our children’s future. That’s why the Allan Labor Government is ensuring every child can attend a great local public school.

The Victorian Budget 2026/27 invests in building, maintaining and upgrading schools because it is worth it to give our youngest Victorians the opportunities they deserve.

In this Budget, 31 government schools will receive upgrades through a $294.8 million investment, including Surfside Primary School in Ocean Grove, who will receive $11.645 million for an upgrade and modernisation project. This funding will deliver a brand-new competition grade gymnasium, providing students with a better learning environment.

The Victorian Budget 2026/27 is also investing $25.4 million for targeted works at 24 government schools (plus an open grant round). This includes $498,000 for Drysdale Primary School to update and refurbish their bathrooms.

Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll

“Great local public schools make life more affordable for families and give our kids the opportunities they deserve.”

“Victoria is building and upgrading more schools than anywhere else in the country, and we’re not stopping.”

“Labor is investing in great local public schools – do the Liberals support it, or will they cut it?”

Quotes attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant

“I am proud to be delivering upgrades to our local schools. The competition-grade gymnasium will mean more space for Surfside Primary School students to learn, be active and gather together as a whole school community.”

“Drysdale Primary School deserve facilities that they can be proud of, and this funding will support upgrading and refurbishing their amenities.”

“I am proud to have advocated alongside the Drysdale and Surfside communities for this funding, and I am excited to see these upgrades take place.”