St Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School, Drouin – Opening in 2027

A new Catholic Primary school is coming to Drouin!

A new Catholic primary school is being established in Drouin within the Weebar Neighbourhood Centre of the Drouin Precinct Structure Plan (PSP), located south of the existing Drouin township.

St Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School, situated at 94 Weebar Road, will proudly serve as the second Catholic primary school within St Ita’s Parish. The school is anticipated to open in 2027.

Funding Support

The School has Victorian Government Funding support of $12m towards Stages 1 and 2, with construction commencing in January 2026.

Stage 1 and Stage 2 are being constructed simultaneously and will be interconnected.

Stage 1 will comprise of: administration area with offices, three general learning areas, art room and library, learning terraces, staff facilities, staff, and student amenities.

Stage 2 will comprise of: seven general learning areas, two multipurpose spaces, learning terraces, staff, and student amenities.

External works for both stages will include a fully fenced school site, carparking, undercover hard courts, oval, playgrounds, extensive landscaping.

Naming of School

The naming of the School inspired by the life and mission of St Oscar Romero. Oscar Romero was the former Archbishop of San Salvador, who was assassinated in 1980 for being an outspoken champion for the poor and oppressed. Romero’s Sainthood occurred in 2018 and embodies the message of peace and reconciliation, justice and mercy for all. 

Catholic Secondary School Pathway:

Marist-Sion Catholic College, Warragul

Parish: Drouin https://www.cdsale.org.au/drouin

For enrolment enquiries regarding St Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School email:  [email protected]