• Name of new school at Collingwood Park in Ipswich revealed

• School will welcome their foundation students on Day 1, 2025

The Miles Government has today announced the name for a new school coming to Ipswich next year.

Following comprehensive community consultation, the school will be named Collingwood Park State Secondary College and enrolments are now open with the school scheduled to open for Term 1, 2025.

The community consultation process considered input and feedback from local schools, community members, members of parliament, local government representatives, and other stakeholders.

The consultation process to develop school logos, uniform designs, and school colours will begin shortly, while Foundation Principal Ben Jack is working with the local community to establish the schools.

Collingwood Park State Secondary College will open for Year 7 and Year 8 students and will take the total number of schools built and opened by the Queensland Government since 2015 to 29, with more to come.

Quotes attributable to Member for Bundamba Minister Lance McCallum

“This is turning the page on the first chapter for the future of Collingwood Park and is doing what matters for our community.

“Collingwood Park State Secondary College is the result of years of hard work, planning, and listening to our local community; I’m proud to see our vision coming to life, ensuring that every child has access to a world-class education right here in Ipswich.

“This $122.8 million investment is proof that the Miles Government is committed to the future of Ipswich.

“Education is the cornerstone of our community’s future, so I’m excited to see Collingwood Park State Secondary College become a hub for learning, growth, and community pride.”

"We’re not just building schools; we’re building futures, giving our kids the best start in life.

Quotes attributable to Foundation Principal Ben Jack, Collingwood Park SSC:

“I feel very blessed and honoured to have been asked to take on the role of Foundation Principal at Collingwood Park State Secondary College.

“I feel I am part of something very special and historical and I am looking forward to recognizing and celebrating all the major milestones both before and after we open the college next year.

“The community has been very invested in the naming process – from the start they wanted to include the suburb in the name especially as Collingwood Park State School is just 300 metres down the road – the community is very proud of Collingwood Park, and what it stands for, so it was always going to be part of the name.

“The building is progressing very well and we are meeting all our construction timelines –it’s a very exciting time.”