The state government has put aside $12 million to build a secondary school in Taylors Hill following years of campaigning.
Last year, land was acquired for a senior Years 10-12 school, but Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins announced on Wednesday funding was secured for a Years 7-12 school.
More than 400 people had signed a petition started by Ms Hutchins calling on the state government to commit to building a school.
Taylors Hill Secondary College is among nine other new schools to be built across the state, including a primary school in Tarneit West.
While there was a positive reaction to the news on social media, many questioned when the school would be built and how long it would take.
“About time,” one social media user commented. “But seriously, should have been done a long time ago.
“But by the time it takes to build, my children will already be at high school. I would have liked to send them closer to home.”
