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One in five Victorian public schools are in poor condition, with some closing due to disrepair, despite government claims of increased funding.
One in five Victorian public schools are in poor condition, with 199 of 1,062 assessed schools scoring below 3.25 out of 5, according to a 2023 report by the Victorian School Building Authority.
Many of the worst-rated schools are in regional and rural areas, with some, like Ultima Primary, closing due to disrepair.
The data, initially withheld by the government, was released after a tribunal order.
While the government points to record infrastructure investments and a sixfold rise in maintenance funding, opposition leaders criticize the delay in disclosure and a $2.4 billion education funding cut, calling for leadership changes to prioritize school safety.
Una de cada cinco escuelas públicas victorianas está en malas condiciones, y algunas se cierran debido al deterioro, a pesar de las afirmaciones del gobierno de un aumento de la financiación.