The Queensland Government has today announced $10 million in funding to begin early site works, produce detailed costings and deliver a master plan for a new high school for Rockhampton, ending the city’s 20-year-wait for a secondary campus.
Gracemere’s first high school is set to be built on existing government-owned land on the corner of Johnson Road and Lucas Street.
Minister for Education, John-Paul Langbroek said construction was scheduled to commence in mid-2026.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Rockhampton with a new high school in Gracemere, just as we promised,” Minister Langbroek said.
“The rapidly growing Gracemere community has fought for its own high school and thanks to the advocacy by local MP Donna Kirkland, the Crisafulli Government is now delivering this school.
“Shamefully, the community’s cries fell on Labor’s deaf ears for a decade, leaving this community without the schools needed for their growing population.
“The Crisafulli Government is progressing this much-needed new school within four months of the election, and utilising land left empty by Labor for 10 years.”
Member for Rockhampton,, Donna Kirkland – who spearheaded the campaign for the new high school – said it would support the growing Gracemere community and wider Rockhampton community.
“This vital project will deliver Gracemere children access to a world-class education right in their own suburb,” Ms Kirkland said.
“The former Labor Government’s forward-planning failure created crisis in Rockhampton schools, with under-resourced classrooms and overcrowded school buses leaving students struggling to learn and putting their safety at risk.
“I am proud to stand alongside Minister Langbroek to announce the Crisafulli Government’s significant progress on this vital commitment.”
