The high-growth corridors where state schools are hiring more teachers revealed
The Queensland government has reported a significant increase in the number of teachers hired in state schools, particularly in high-growth areas. Almost half of the new hires were concentrated in regions experiencing rapid population growth, such as Brisbane's south, Logan, and Ipswich. Schools like Yeronga State High School have seen substantial increases in their teaching staff to accommodate rising student enrollments.
- ▪The number of teachers in Queensland state schools grew by over 1000 last year.
- ▪Almost half of this growth occurred in the Brisbane south, Logan, and Ipswich regions.
- ▪Yeronga State High School added 16 new teachers between 2024 and 2025 to meet increasing enrollment demands.
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