A new special school for the Springfield–Redbank corridor is now tracking toward a staged opening, with the first intake expected in 2027 and full delivery by early 2028.
The facility, planned for co-location with Woogaroo Creek State School in Augustine Heights, is being designed to respond to sustained enrolment growth across one of South East Queensland’s fastest-expanding regions.
Updated project details confirm a two-stage rollout, with stage one scheduled to open in 2027, followed by stage two in Term 1, 2028.
Meeting Demand in a Growth Corridor
The school is intended to expand access to specialised education while easing pressure on existing facilities across Springfield, Redbank and surrounding suburbs.
Demand for special education placements has been rising alongside population growth in the corridor, with families often travelling significant distances to access appropriate support. The new site is expected to provide localised capacity and reduce strain on nearby schools already operating at or near enrolment limits.
The project remains in the planning phase, but has progressed to the point where a design contract has been awarded. Detailed design work is now underway, including assessments of traffic, vegetation, stormwater and acoustic impacts tied to the new campus.
Preparing for Construction
With planning advancing, the focus has shifted to refining the school’s design and preparing for construction.
Key next steps include finalising the campus layout and addressing site-specific considerations ahead of building works. A contractor has not yet been appointed, and the overall project budget remains subject to detailed design and procurement outcomes.
Community consultation on the project was carried out in the final quarter of 2025, helping inform early planning decisions.
A Coordinated Expansion of Special Education
The Augustine Heights project forms part of a broader pipeline of new special schools being considered or delivered across Queensland to keep pace with population growth.
Once complete, the co-located model with Woogaroo Creek State School is expected to support shared infrastructure efficiencies while delivering dedicated facilities tailored to students with diverse learning needs.
The staged 2027–2028 opening timeline now provides the clearest indication yet of when families in the Springfield–Redbank area can expect access to expanded local support.
Published 6-May-2026
