When you’re planning or refreshing a school environment, it’s easy to focus on the exciting kit – new desks, flexible furniture, bright breakout areas, or quiet reading nooks.
But there’s one often overlooked piece of school furniture that makes a huge impact on how smoothly a school day runs: school bag cubbies.
Also known as School or Bag Lockers, Cubbies might seem simple, but they’re a great piece of classroom storage, playing a major role in keeping classrooms organised, students focused, and shared spaces safe and clutter-free. That’s what makes them a must-have in any well-planned school environment.
The class* range of school bag cubbies starts with the 4-, 3- and 2-bay School Bag Cubby Hole Units. The 1616mm wide 4-bay unit offers a choice of 8, 12 or 16 generous slot configurations; the 3-bay cubby, at 1218mm wide, has 6, 9, 12 or 15 slot units to choose from while the 820mm wide 2-bay unit comes in 4, 6, 8 and 10 bay options.
If it’s something mobile you have in mind, the Buddy SF84, SF86 & SF89 units are all mounted on lockable castors and give you the choice of 4, 6 and 9 cubby hole units.
Both the above ranges offer you the choice of 20+ Melteca colours, so you’re sure to find something to go with existing or planned décor.
We also keep the hard-working Flexi Cube range of Cubby Hole Storage. These offer you variety as well as real flexibility in configuration.
All those choices aside, there are so many other reasons school bag cubbies should be an integral part of any school’s furniture programme:
Cubbies Make New Learning Spaces More Functional
If you’re planning a new school block, upgrading classrooms, or rethinking your layout, cubbies are a simple addition that transforms how effectively a space works. They can be built-in /screwed back to the wall for a seamless architectural finish, sized to suit different age groups, colour-coded to match school branding, used back-to-back to define /separate zones, and they’re relocatable, so ideal for flexible or open-plan learning areas and for single-cell classrooms.
Schools planning future-ready spaces often prioritise cubbies early in the design process — because they improve both the look and function of the entire environment.
They Keep Learning Spaces Tidy and Safe
It only takes a few school bags scattered around a room to create hazards. Trips, slips, and messy walkways are all too common in busy school corridors or classrooms.
Cubbies give every student a dedicated, easy-to-reach space for their bag, lunchbox, hat, and gear. The result?
- Clear, safe walkways
- Less classroom clutter
- Smoother flow of students between classes
For new builds and refurbished classrooms, incorporating cubbies into the design helps create a cleaner, more efficient environment right from day one.
They Create Good Habits
Kids thrive when routines are simple, predictable, and supported by thoughtful design. School bag cubbies do exactly that.
Having a named or personal slot helps students:
- Learn to take responsibility for their belongings
- Keep their items tidy and stored properly
- Build independence (no more bags piled in a corner!)
It’s furniture that encourages big life skills!
They Reduce Distractions
A 2004 survey by the University of Vermont found that 75% of teachers felt they’d spend more time teaching effectively if they had less disruptive behaviour in the classroom. A quiet, focused learning environment is essential – but a student rummaging in an overstuffed bag? Not so quiet.
With cubbies, bags stay out of the learning zone, students can quickly grab what they need, and teachers spend less time managing clutter and interruptions.
When planning new spaces, integrating cubbies just outside classrooms or in designated bag zones helps maintain a calm, distraction-free learning space.
They Make Changeovers Smooth
Schools run on easy transitions, and well-positioned cubbies help speed these up by giving students a clear, consistent place to store and collect their gear.
This means faster pack-ups and drop-offs, fewer lost items and most importantly, more teaching time with less chaos.
When designing modern learning environments, positioning cubbies near entry points or shared collaborative spaces keeps movement efficient and students ready to learn.
They Set a Positive Tone for the Whole Day
A calm, organised start sets students up for success. When kids arrive, stow their bag in their cubby, and head into the classroom without clutter or stress, the day begins on the right note.
Teachers benefit too — less mess to manage and a more peaceful routine.
School bag cubbies might not be the flashiest piece of school furniture, but they’re one of the most impactful. From safety and organisation to smoother transitions and smarter learning spaces, they help create a more functional, student-centred environment.
Whether you’re designing new spaces or upgrading existing ones, cubbies are a small investment with big benefits — and a must-have for modern schools. Get in touch today to talk more about your needs, or shop online with us 24/7.
