Two new state schools are on the horizon for the Moreton Bay region, with sites in Caboolture West and Burpengary East earmarked for future campuses to cater to growing communities.
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The Queensland Education Department has confirmed both schools are in the planning stage. Caboolture West Primary School is slated to open sometime between 2028 and 2030, with the exact date to be linked to student enrolment growth in the area. The project was originally intended to be delivered earlier, but officials say population and housing growth in the suburb will guide the final schedule.
Work is underway to identify a suitable location for the Caboolture West campus. Once a site is secured, the department will move to award a design contract and finalise plans. As part of the process, assessments will be carried out to examine traffic impacts, vegetation and environmental considerations, stormwater management, and noise. The goal is to ensure the new school is both accessible and designed to serve as a central hub for the local community.
Burpengary East State School remains at an even earlier stage of planning, with no investment decision made. Education planners are monitoring population trends to determine when demand will justify construction. Timing for the project will be based on detailed analysis of enrolment forecasts, housing developments, and local infrastructure capacity.
Both proposed schools are part of Queensland’s broader strategy to deliver modern, well-resourced education facilities in areas expected to see significant growth. The Moreton Bay region, which includes Caboolture West and Burpengary East, has been flagged as a key growth corridor, with new housing estates and infrastructure projects planned over the next decade.
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Once complete, the schools are expected to help relieve future enrolment pressures on existing campuses, reducing the need for temporary classrooms and long travel times for students. While families in the region may still have several years to wait before the doors open, the planning work being done now is aimed at ensuring the schools can meet the needs of their communities from day one.
Published 11-August-2025
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