Crisafulli Government Saves East Brisbane State School

The Crisafulli Government saves East Brisbane State School

• The Crisafulli Government delivers certainty for students, families, teachers, and school staff on the future of East Brisbane State School.
• The school community has been living in limbo since the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games were awarded to Brisbane.
• The 2032 Delivery Plan provides clarity for more than 270 students and their families.

The Crisafulli Government has delivered certainty for parents and students at East Brisbane State School with a promise to keep the school gates open and continue its 126-year-old legacy.

More than 270 students and their families can rest easier after years of chaos and crisis under the former Labor Government, who wanted to demolish the heritage-listed school to make way for the failed Gabba redevelopment plan.

The Crisafulli Government's 2032 Delivery Plan puts Queensland back on track with the new Brisbane Stadium to be built at Victoria Park and generational infrastructure delivered across the state.

Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said the plan recognised the value of East Brisbane State School.

"The Crisafulli Government's 2032 Delivery Plan provides certainty and stability for the young learners at East Brisbane State School," Minister Langbroek said.

"The former Labor Government ignored calls from the local community, but we are listening and making decisions Queenslanders can be proud of.

"Students can now get back to learning without disruption and continue in the school they know and love.

"Now this community can continue to receive a world-class education close to home."

East Brisbane State School Principal Sam Duffy said the decision was an enormous relief for the East Brisbane school community.

"We are excited to continue our educational journey and celebration of rich history and diversity within our East Brisbane school community," Mr Duffy said.

"Our school has remained focused on the educational achievement and wellbeing for our students and families and will continue to do so."

East Brisbane State School P&C Chair Austin Gibbs said the decision to keep the school was a fantastic win for the community.

"Retaining the school gives families confidence that they can stay in the area, or move into the area, with certainty of a local school for their kids," Mr Gibbs said.

"Not only that, but it's a heritage-listed school that people in the catchment can get to by way of active transport which is great for the community.