Construction starts for new Catholic primary school at Stockland Mt Atkinson

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Construction has officially commenced on the first Catholic school at Stockland Mt. Atkinson, St. Marianne Cope Catholic Parish Primary School.

Located at the corner of Clara Ave and Sentinel Parade, the state-of-the-art primary school will accommodate 225 students in Stage One and grow to 525 students by completion of Stage Two.

Stage 1 works are expected to be completed in December 2025, with the school set to open to students in time for Term 1, 2026. Enrolments for St. Marianne Cope are now open.

The school will feature twelve general learning areas, specialist spaces, administration facilities, a junior soccer pitch, double hardcourts, and a dedicated community hub with a gymnasium. It will also feature a dedicated Early Learning Centre and Outside School Hours Care, providing a convenient single-location option for young families

School Principal, Jacqueline Byrne, said this day marks an exciting milestone as they break ground at the new school.

“This sod turning ceremony symbolises the start of a journey toward creating an inspiring, innovative learning environment for our students. We are thrilled to take this step forward and look forward to opening the doors to a bright future for our community."

St. Marianne Cope Catholic Parish Primary School will support both local families and those across the broader Truganina area seeking a Catholic education for their children. It is the first of three proposed schools at Mt. Atkinson, with a public primary school also currently under construction.

Stockland Development Director, Jackie Kent welcomed the start of construction of the new Catholic primary school.

“St. Marianne Cope Catholic Parish Primary School will play a key role in the growth of the Mt. Atkinson community and provide residents with a high-quality educational facility that is close to home,” Ms Kent said.

Learn more about Stockland Mt. Atkinson at:

https://www.stockland.com.au/residential/vic/mt-atkinson

To enquire about enrolling at St Marianne Cope, visit www.smcmountatkinson.catholic.edu.au