East Perth Primary School – First Vertical Primary School in WA

EIW Architects, Arm Architecture and the consultant team have worked assiduously over the past 12 months in developing the design for the new East Perth Primary School. Schematic design was completed end of 2025 with Design Development scheduled for completion end of February 2026. There has been significant consultation and collaboration between the design team, Department of Education, DHW, Development WA and other agencies such as DMTI, Main Roads and City of Perth.

The proposed design aligns with the Department of Education’s Education Brief 2024 project which will deliver innovative educational facilities that will inspire the future students.

Key design elements of the first vertical primary school in WA include:
> Landscape design (by UDLA) that not only enhances the site with new soft landscaping, but also retains and incorporates four existing significant trees
> Central ‘Heart’ that encourages play and learning
>Artwork that encourages interaction by students, with imagery incorporated into the building fabric
>Enhances streetscape and community amenity, with shared use of oval, hardcourts
>Appropriately scaled entries, pathways and learning spaces to the primary school age demographic

CPB Contractors have been engaged as ECI contractors and have been consulting with the design team, including commencing Forward Works on the site.

The exciting project is on target for completion for the 2029 school year. We look forward to sharing more soon.