The West Australian government has given the green light for the proposed St. Andrew’s Grammar city campus.
The new year 7-12 school marks a transformative moment for secondary education in Western Australia, unlocking a range of benefits for students, families, and the broader Perth community.
Education Minister Sabine Winton granted the application for the establishment of St. Andrew’s Grammar at 20 Parker Street, Northbridge – the same site as the Hellenic Community’s head office.
The approval marks a major milestone in the community’s long-held vision to create a modern, globally connected educational hub in the heart of Perth’s cultural district.
President of the Hellenic Community of WA, Paul Afkos, said a city-based secondary campus would be a boon for Perth’s education landscape.
“The city campus is set to bring a range of positive outcomes for WA including the revitalisation of the Perth CBD by the introduction of a contemporary secondary school into a precinct surrounded by universities, transport, culture, and business,” Mr Afkos said.
He said it would also enhance Perth’s international education appeal, giving overseas students another high-quality, centrally located schooling option.
Endorsed by the Non-Government Schools Planning Advisory Panel, the approval empowers the Hellenic Community of Western Australia to confidently progress with planning and development.
Mr Afkos said the approval reflects the strength of the vision behind the project: “This determination is a major endorsement of our vision to create a vibrant, accessible educational hub in the heart of Perth.”
“We thank the Minister and the Advisory Panel for their support and look forward to working with all stakeholders to deliver a campus that reflects excellence and community values” he added.
The Hellenic Community of WA President and CEO will actively move ahead on planning and implementation for the new international school.
The approval – valid until 1 February 2030 – provides certainty for investment, design, and the delivery of a contemporary secondary school aligned with the Northbridge West Revitalisation Initiative.
