Acoustic Treatment for Schools, Kindergartens & Learning Facilities

Hear Every Word

Measured before. Professionally treated. Verified after.

SoundFix helps schools, kindergartens and learning facilities reduce excessive reverberation and improve speech clarity through onsite assessment, acoustic design, professional installation and documented pre- and post-installation testing for eligible projects.

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For commercial education facilities. Location, project suitability and assessment availability apply.

100+Education facilities engaged across Australia
74%Strongest verified reverberation reduction
1 dayTypical single-room installation
NRC 0.90+Ceiling panel absorption rating
Group 1Fire rating — AS ISO 9705
Flagship Case Study — Newlands Primary School

One school. Two years. Another group of classrooms.

After seeing the improvement in its first treated spaces, Newlands Primary School invited SoundFix back to complete another group of classrooms.

Testimonial — Principal

Newlands Primary School — leadership perspective

The school's view on what changed in the treated learning spaces, and why they returned for a second stage of works.

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Testimonial — Classroom Teacher

Newlands Primary School — teaching perspective

What the acoustic treatment changed day to day inside the classroom: speech clarity, vocal effort and how the room feels to teach in.

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Newlands measured results

SoundFix's project testing recorded different results across the treated Newlands classrooms. The strongest verified result is 72% Reverberation Reduction .

The verified results below from Kingsville Primary School, Panorama Heights Preschool and Leongatha Secondary College are published in full.

SoundFix Measured Results

The change is not simply noticeable. It is measurable.

Each result states the facility, the specific room, the measurement method and the testing conditions. Outcomes are site-specific and vary with room dimensions, surface materials and treatment coverage.

Kingsville Primary School

School gymnasium · Yarraville, Victoria
56%
SoundFix Acoustics measured the reverberation time in the school gymnasium at Kingsville Primary School before and after acoustic treatment. Average RT60 changed from 2.43 seconds to 1.06 seconds, representing a 56% reduction under the stated measurement method.
Installation year2026
Before RT602.43 seconds
After RT601.06 seconds
Reduction56%
Frequencies averaged125 Hz – 8 kHz
Testing condition[CONFIRM]
Protocol[CONFIRM]
Treatment installedCeiling + wall panels
View complete case study → Last verified: August 2026

Panorama Heights Preschool

Main early-learning activity room · Montmorency, Victoria
74%
SoundFix Acoustics measured the reverberation time in the main activity room at Panorama Heights Preschool before and after acoustic treatment. Average RT60 changed from 1.40 seconds to 0.36 seconds, representing a 74% reduction under the stated measurement method.
Installation year2026
Before RT601.40 seconds
After RT600.36 seconds
Reduction74%
Frequencies averaged500 Hz – 1 kHz
Testing condition[CONFIRM]
Protocol[CONFIRM]
Treatment installedHigh-NRC ceiling panels
View complete case study → Last verified: August 2026

Leongatha Secondary College

Learning environment / classroom · Leongatha, Victoria
50%
SoundFix Acoustics measured the reverberation time in a treated learning environment at Leongatha Secondary College before and after acoustic treatment. Average RT60 changed from 1.83 seconds to 0.92 seconds, representing a 50% reduction under the stated measurement method.
Installation year2026
Before RT601.83 seconds
After RT600.92 seconds
Reduction50%
Frequencies averaged125 Hz – 8 kHz
Testing condition[CONFIRM]
Protocol[CONFIRM]
Treatment installedAcoustic ceiling panels
View complete case study → Last verified: August 2026

Further completed education projects: Watsonia Primary School · Sacred Heart Parish School · McKinnon Scout Group Hall · All case studies

Understanding the Problem

Reverberation and speech clarity in learning spaces

What is reverberation time (RT60)?

RT60 is the time in seconds for sound to decay by 60 decibels after the source stops. In a classroom with an RT60 of 1.8 seconds, a teacher's word is still bouncing around the room when the next word is spoken — overlapping speech and reducing intelligibility.

Australian Standard AS/NZS 2107:2016 recommends a maximum of 0.6 seconds for general teaching spaces and 0.4–0.6 seconds for early learning environments. Many untreated Australian classrooms measure between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds.

Acoustic treatment is not soundproofing

Acoustic treatment reduces reverberation and reflected sound inside a room, making speech clearer and the space more usable. Soundproofing reduces sound transmission between separate rooms — a different product, a different installation, and a different problem.

SoundFix Acoustics provides acoustic treatment for education spaces. Acoustic ceiling panels absorb sound energy rather than reflecting it, which is why they are the most effective treatment for classroom echo.

Our Process

From acoustic concern to decision-ready scope

School buyers need documentation they can take to a business manager, principal or school council. Our process is built for approval, not just installation.

1

Listen

Understand the room, its users and the problem.

2

Assess

Inspect surfaces, layout and acoustic conditions.

3

Measure

Establish existing reverberation performance where applicable.

4

Recommend

Prepare wall, ceiling or combined treatment.

5

Quote

Provide a defined project scope and commercial proposal.

6

Install

Coordinate works around access and operational requirements.

7

Verify

Retest and report the measured improvement where included.

Your Education Acoustic Decision Pack includes

Existing room problem summary · pre-installation measurements where undertaken · recommended treatment and quantities · product and fire-performance documentation · installation methodology · access and scheduling requirements · quotation and warranty information · proposed post-installation testing · before-and-after reporting commitment.

Where We Work

Classrooms, ELCs, halls, gyms and shared learning spaces

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Schools

Primary, secondary and P–12 classrooms

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Kindergartens

Early learning and preschool rooms

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Colleges

Independent, Catholic and grammar schools

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School gyms

Gymnasiums and indoor sports halls

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Libraries

Learning commons and study spaces

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Halls

Assembly and multipurpose spaces

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Special schools

Sensory-sensitive learning environments

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Community halls

Scout halls and youth centres

Government Guidance

Acoustic performance in Victorian school buildings

The Victorian School Building Authority's 2026 Building Quality Standards Handbook recognises the importance of acoustic performance to the functionality of learning and education-and-care spaces. For applicable Department of Education capital projects, the Handbook requires acoustic performance to be demonstrated through onsite testing and commissioned data.

SoundFix's measure–treat–retest approach gives schools evidence they can use when evaluating an acoustic improvement project. The guidance also calls for high-quality room acoustics to support hard-of-hearing and other users.

VSBA Building Quality Standards Handbook →

Product Documentation

Panel specifications and test documentation

Product test documentation is supplied with every project. Compliance of a completed installation depends on the specific building, design and certifying authority.

SpecificationAcoustic ceiling panelsAcoustic wall panels
MaterialMelamine foamPolyester fibre (PET, recycled content)
NRC rating0.90–1.00 (AS ISO 354:2006)0.75–0.90 (frequency dependent)
Thickness40mm standard / 50mm high performance9mm–25mm
Fire test standardAS ISO 9705 / AS/NZS 3837AS/NZS 3837
Group numberGroup 1Group 1 or 2 depending on thickness
Colour rangeFull colour range available across both panel types
Documentation suppliedTest reports and product data sheets provided with quotation

⚠ Specification table requires technical sign-off from Geoffrey before publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Acoustic treatment for schools — common questions

What NRC rating do I need for a classroom?+
For most classrooms, acoustic ceiling panels with a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.85 or higher are recommended. SoundFix Acoustics melamine ceiling panels achieve NRC 0.90–1.00, tested to AS ISO 354:2006. Panels with an NRC below 0.50 will not deliver sufficient absorption to reach AS/NZS 2107:2016 reverberation targets in a standard classroom volume of 200–250 cubic metres.
How much does classroom acoustic treatment cost?+
Classroom acoustic treatment typically ranges from $2,500 to $8,000 per room depending on room size, ceiling height, surface materials and required coverage. A standard 70–90 square metre primary classroom generally needs ceiling coverage across 50–70% of the ceiling area. Multi-room projects attract lower per-room pricing. SoundFix provides a written assessment and fixed-price quote for every project.
Can acoustic panels be installed during school holidays?+
SoundFix schedules most school installations during term breaks, pupil-free days and school holidays to avoid disruption to learning. A standard single-classroom installation is typically completed within one day. Scheduling is subject to assessment, project approval, location, suitability, material availability and installation capacity — a specific holiday window cannot be guaranteed at enquiry stage.
What fire rating do school acoustic panels need in Australia?+
Australian school buildings are typically classified as NCC Class 9b. Wall and ceiling lining materials must achieve Group 1 or Group 2 classification under AS ISO 9705, or meet the Spread of Flame Index and Smoke Development Index requirements of AS/NZS 1530.3. SoundFix supplies panels tested to AS ISO 9705 and AS/NZS 3837, and provides test documentation with every quotation. Compliance of a completed installation is determined by the project's certifying authority.
How many acoustic panels does a classroom need?+
The number required depends on room volume, existing surface absorption, ceiling height and target reverberation time. Most standard classrooms of 70–90 square metres require panels covering 50–70% of the ceiling area to reach the AS/NZS 2107:2016 target of 0.6 seconds RT60. SoundFix calculates the exact panel count using acoustic modelling based on measured RT60 data.
Do acoustic panels stop noise from the next classroom?+
No. Acoustic panels reduce reverberation and echo inside a room. They do not prevent sound transmitting between separate rooms. Blocking sound transmission requires soundproofing, which involves mass, isolation and sealing rather than absorption. These are two different problems with two different solutions.
Are acoustic panels suitable for kindergartens and early learning centres?+
Yes. Ceiling-mounted installation keeps panels out of reach of children. Early learning rooms have a stricter reverberation target under AS/NZS 2107:2016 of 0.4–0.6 seconds, which is why high-NRC ceiling panels are typically specified. At Panorama Heights Preschool, ceiling panel treatment reduced average RT60 from 1.40 seconds to 0.36 seconds.
What is the best acoustic solution for a school gymnasium?+
School gymnasiums are among the most acoustically challenging education spaces due to high ceilings, hard floors and large parallel surfaces. The most effective treatment is high-NRC acoustic ceiling panels distributed across the ceiling, often combined with wall panels at first-reflection points. At Kingsville Primary School this combination reduced average reverberation from 2.43 seconds to 1.06 seconds — a 56% reduction, completed in one day.
Education Experience

Selected education facilities where SoundFix has completed acoustic work

Drawn from completed, invoiced and installed projects in the SoundFix project register. Logo use requires written permission from each facility.

Selected education facilities where SoundFix has completed acoustic work. Inclusion does not indicate endorsement.

Which room should be assessed next?

Tell us which classroom, hall, gymnasium or learning space is causing the problem. We will assess the room, measure the reverberation and prepare a decision-ready acoustic scope.

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SoundFix Acoustics · soundfixacoustics.com.au · Melbourne & Australia-wide

RT60 measurements taken pre- and post-installation using calibrated acoustic equipment. Results are site-specific and vary with room dimensions, surface materials and treatment coverage. Projects benchmarked against AS/NZS 2107:2016. Installation scheduling is subject to assessment, project approval, location, suitability, material availability and installation capacity. View all case studies.