The names of Melton’s newest schools have been revealed as they prepare to open their doors next year.

Member for Melton Steve McGhie today announced Kolorer College will be the official name for Cobblebank Secondary School (interim name) and Murrum Primary School will be the official name for Toolern Waters Primary School (interim name)

The name changes have occurred following community feedback and consultation with Traditional Owner groups.

Both Kolorer College meaning lava flow and pronounced koo-lorr and Murrum Primary School meaning joeys and pronounced moor-room are two of 19 schools set to open in Term 1, 2026.

In 2023, it was announced that new schools would be given First Nations language names to help support self-determination, language and culture across the state.

The new names were chosen following a two-week consultation process. The Victorian School Building Authority received more than 2,300 submissions from Victorians.

These 19 new schools will deliver on the Allan Labor Government’s election commitment to open 100 new schools by 2026, ensuring every student can access a great school closer to home.

The Labor Government has invested $18.5 billion over the past 11 years to build 123 new schools and deliver more than 2,300 school upgrades − supporting more than 30,000 jobs in construction and associated industries.

Victoria has the largest school building program in the country and continues to build for the future.

The Victorian Budget 2025/26 invests a further $1.5 billion to build, expand, upgrade and maintain even more schools across our growing state. This includes two new schools in 2027 and new facilities, classrooms and sports ovals at recently opened schools. 

Quotes attributable to Member for Melton Steve McGhie

“I can’t wait for Murrum Primary School and Kolorer College to open their doors next year, and give our community the modern learning facilities it deserves.” 

Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll  

“We are delivering on our commitment to deliver 100 new schools by 2026 because every Victorian student deserves a quality education close to home.”