What’s Happening?
The Industry School officially opened its purpose-built Redlands campus on Bloomfield Street, Cleveland, on 5 August 2026.
Education and Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek joined students, staff, industry partners and guests for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening follows almost a decade of the school serving young people across Redlands.
The campus responds to local population growth and increasing demand for flexible senior secondary education. It connects academic learning with employment, workplace experience and further training.
Why It Matters
The new campus expands access to The Industry School’s learn and earn model. Students can complete their senior education while gaining qualifications, practical skills and workplace experience.
The larger site also gives the school room to increase enrolments and offer more vocational pathways. It can strengthen partnerships with local employers and respond to changing workforce needs.
Hands-on learning spaces will support direct pathways into trades and other industries. The school can also introduce programs linked with emerging career opportunities.
Local Impact
Redlands has a growing economy with employment across health care, community services, construction, business, hospitality, education and marine industries. The region also has a strong small business sector.
The school plans to support these employers by preparing students for local jobs and further training. Families will also have another senior education option that connects qualifications with practical workplace experience.
Principal Kate Mellor said the campus represented a long-term investment in education and the Redlands workforce.
“It will provide more young people with access to an engaging, industry-connected education that combines academic achievement with real employment opportunities,” Ms Mellor said.
“For students, the campus offers pathways that build confidence, develop practical skills and improve employment outcomes. For families, it provides greater choice in senior secondary education and reassurance that their children are gaining qualifications alongside valuable workplace experience. More broadly, the campus will strengthen the local community by supporting employers with a pipeline of skilled, work-ready graduates and contributing to the economic growth and resilience of the Redlands region.”
By the Numbers
- The campus can accommodate 320 enrolled students, allowing more Redlands teenagers to access flexible senior education.
- Its teaching facilities include five general learning areas, three flexible learning spaces and one science, technology, engineering and mathematics laboratory.
- Construction took 18 months before the campus welcomed students for the first day of Term 3 in July 2026.
Zoom In
Education design firm Hayball worked with Warrell Constructions and project management specialists Hammond & Neale on the campus.
The building was planned as an open community shopfront where students, educators and local industries can meet. Its street-level multi-purpose hall provides a shared space for school, industry and community activities.
Along with its main teaching rooms, the campus includes a student kitchen, lunch area and covered outdoor spaces. A dedicated media room can host workshops, tutorials and meetings.
Outdoor recreation and covered learning areas connect with the internal teaching spaces. Staff facilities include workrooms, offices, breakout areas and a kitchen with an adjoining terrace.
The campus also provides parking and facilities for bicycles and scooters, including end-of-trip amenities.
The project team had to make careful use of a constrained urban site. The final design supports natural light, ventilation, outdoor access and flexible learning while maintaining safety and operational efficiency.
Its central Cleveland location improves access to public transport. The building also includes efficient solar orientation, a shaded and insulated facade and energy-efficient lighting and mechanical services. A significant rooftop solar array will generate power onsite. Outdoor learning areas provide students with greater access to fresh air and natural surroundings.
Hayball organised the campus into three learning neighbourhoods that support different teaching and learning styles. Each area can accommodate group work, independent study and future education needs.
Exposed building elements show students how parts of the facility were designed and constructed. This approach reflects the school’s focus on practical, industry-connected education. Natural light, quality acoustics, flexible social spaces and links with outdoor areas also support student wellbeing.
Zoom Out
The investment reflects The Industry School’s long-term commitment to Redlands and its confidence in the region’s economy.
Speaking at the official opening, Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the campus would connect more young Queenslanders with training and industry.
“It’s a pleasure to officially open The Industry School’s new Redlands campus and celebrate this important milestone alongside students, staff and the wider community,” Mr Langbroek said. “The Industry School helps to equip young Queenslanders with the skills and experience they’ll need for future careers, while strengthening the connections between education, training and industry, which reflects confidence for the region’s future. The Crisafulli Government is proud to support The Industry School to provide more choice and a world-class education to students.”
What To Look For Next?
The larger campus gives The Industry School room to accept more students and broaden its vocational programs.
New partnerships with Redlands businesses could also create more workplace experience and employment pathways. The shared hall and community-facing layout will support closer contact between students, educators and local employers. The school can also develop programs that respond to future workforce needs across the region’s main industries.
More information is available from The Industry School.
