Vertical schools providing a feeling of 'transcendence' for students
Brisbane's vertical schools, which opened from 2020 onward, stack classrooms in high-rises on smaller urban blocks to ease overcrowding in inner-city areas. Fortitude Valley State Secondary College and Brisbane South State Secondary College relieved pressure on oversubscribed traditional schools. Research published in February found students reported feelings of "transcendence" and stronger community connections in the purpose-built environments.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 21:18 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 21:30 UTC
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