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flag One in five Victorian public schools are in poor condition, with some closing due to disrepair, despite government claims of increased funding.

flag 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. flag Many of the worst-rated schools are in regional and rural areas, with some, like Ultima Primary, closing due to disrepair. flag The data, initially withheld by the government, was released after a tribunal order. flag 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.

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