A major upgrade at Duncraig Senior High School is progressing, with students set to benefit from a new state-of-the-art two-storey science hub, two-storey English block, and refurbished administration building.
Building company PS Structures Pty Ltd has been appointed to construct new classrooms, along with other additions and refurbishments — which will increase the school’s permanent capacity from approximately 1,300 students to 1,850 students.
In all, 12 new state-of-the-art laboratories will be built in the double-storey science block, while the English block will house 17 new classrooms, along with staff studies.
The existing science block will be converted into modern IT laboratories, and the existing languages classrooms will be converted into art studios. The existing maths area will also be converted to staff studies.
The school will also benefit from additional funding for a school chaplain, a psychologist, VET careers practitioners, and a Year 9 VET taster program.
Additional parking for staff, visitors and parents will also be included in this major project. The project is expected to be completed within the 2025 school year.
WA Education Minister Tony Buti said the project will provide students and staff with the latest technology and modern classroom spaces to inspire their teaching and learning.
“We want to make sure every child has access to the best possible learning environments, and this $38 million redevelopment will certainly equip Duncraig Senior High School with up-to-date-facilities,” said Buti.
The project is part of the WA government’s significant $1.5 billion capital works program to deliver better public schools across Western Australia.
