According to city planners and demographers, the population of Põhja-Tallinn is projected to grow by about 40,000 people over the next decade. This increase will drive the need for new school and kindergarten places. Estimates indicate that 1,200 primary school places and 670 kindergarten places will be needed in Tallinn.

Deputy Mayor Aleksei Jašin emphasizes that the investment plan for Põhja-Tallinn’s education network is forward-looking and considers the rapid growth of the district. “Two new municipal schools and two new kindergartens will provide enough nearby school and kindergarten places for the district’s new residents. I’m pleased that we are taking steps to prevent shortages of school and kindergarten places, allowing enough time for planning and development,” said Jašin.

Based on Tallinn's 2025-2028 budget strategy and the current year's budget, approximately 45 million euros are planned for investment in Põhja-Tallinn’s school network. The city will purchase the Kalamaja Primary School building and construct an extension, renovate the building at Karjamaa Street 18 for a new primary school, refurbish the Helen School building, and acquire and adapt the Auna Street 6 building for a new municipal primary school. Additional investments are planned for the Kunstigümnaasium and Ristiku Primary School to address space shortages.

To ensure early childhood education close to home, the city plans to build two new kindergartens in the Manufaktuuri and Hipodroomi quarters and upgrade existing kindergartens. A new building for Maasika Kindergarten is nearing completion, and Päikene Kindergarten will undergo renovations. In total, at least 28 kindergarten groups will be created for approximately 670 children, covering Põhja-Tallinn's need for kindergarten places. Investments in early education will amount to around 35 million euros.

Tallinn will continue to make substantial investments in the education networks of other districts as well. All planned education project investments are outlined in Tallinn’s 2025-2028 budget strategy, with Põhja-Tallinn receiving special attention due to its rapid population growth.