The Dutton Park Ecosciences precinct has been identified as the preferred location for the first new high school to be built in Brisbane's inner-south for more than 50 years.
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Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said the new school would service the growing community and relieve pressure on Brisbane State High School.
"As a local parent, I have witnessed first-hand the significant population growth in the inner-south and the corresponding impact on local school populations, like Brisbane State High School, which is the largest secondary school across the nation," she said.
In June, it was revealed two new schools would be built in the inner-city, including one in the inner-south to take enrolment pressure off Brisbane State High School.
Parents have long held concerns about how existing schools, which could not physically expand, would cope with hundreds of extra students due to the rapid increase in apartments in West End and South Brisbane.
Ms Trad said the Ecosciences Precinct was identified as the best location for the new secondary school to cater for current and future growth.
"Additionally, with its proximity and connection via the Eleanor Schonell Bridge to The University of Queensland - which is partnering with Education Queensland on this exciting education initiative - ensures that we maximise opportunities for students to access the university's resources, facilities, lecturers and classes," she said.
"While already well-connected to public transport through Park Road train station and the Eastern Busway, the Ecosciences precinct will also be serviced by a future Cross River Rail station [which] will provide further connection."
Ms Trad, also the member for South Brisbane, said information would be provided to the community for full consultation and engagement before finalising the decision about the school's location.
The assessment process explored three precincts - Davies Park, Kurilpa Point and Dutton Park.
The locations were considered against criteria, including ownership and land use, flooding constraints, social and urban renewal benefits, current and future population, access to transport and partnership opportunities.
The Dutton Park location is on state-owned land.
Education Minister Grace Grace said the inner-south school was planned to open for Year 7 students from the start of 2021.
A principal will be appointed in the second half of 2019 to work with stakeholders to progress the school's policies and curriculum.
School and community information sessions will be held during February and March.
Planning also continues for a new inner-north state secondary college, developed in partnership with the Queensland University of Technology, at Brookes Street in Fortitude Valley, which is due to open in 2020.
The Inner City South School Community Reference Group, including principals and community representatives from neighbouring schools, UQ and the Education Department, met during 2017 and also this week to discuss the identification of the preferred precinct.
During the past 10 years, 5000 additional students have enrolled in schools in and around the Brisbane CBD.
It was predicted that more than 3000 extra students would move into inner-Brisbane in the next five years.
The community will be also be involved in naming the school and providing input into the design concepts.
The two new high schools will be the first built in the inner-city since 1963.
The project is part of the Queensland government's $800 million Building Future Schools Fund.
