Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement yesterday of $243 million in capital funding for Catholic schools across the state.
Joining Deputy Premier and Minister for Education the Hon Ben Carroll at Holy Eucharist School, St Albans, MACS Executive Director Dr Edward Simons said the funding, which includes $141 million for MACS schools, will help MACS respond to the growing demand for Catholic education.
‘Demand for Catholic education grew almost 2 per cent between 2023 and 2024, including growth in primary school enrolments.
‘We greatly appreciate the support of the Victorian Government, which will assist us to keep pace with growing community demand for Catholic education,’ Dr Simons said.
‘Our school communities save the government tens of millions of dollars every year through their contributions to school fees and capital works, and the quality of our education offering is evident by the fact that more parents are choosing Catholic schools than ever before.’
Projects include:
Upgraded and new learning environments will help ensure MACS teachers can provide an outstanding education and enable all students, regardless of background, to flourish.
See the full list of projects here.
Banner image: (from left) Deputy Premier and Minister for Education the Hon Ben Carroll and MACS Executive Director Dr Edward Simons at Holy Eucharist School, St Albans.