In the lead-up to the state election, there have been renewed calls for a new high school to cater for the population boom along the Bundaberg coast.
But there's one thing missing — a local high school .experiencing major growthThe beachside town of Bargara has experienced the greatest growth, with its population increasing 18 per cent to more than 8,800 residents between 2016 and 2021, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.In that time, an additional 600 families moved to the three towns, making a total of more than 3,800 families.
Principal Dan McMahon says there's been a significant number of enrolment applications at Bundaberg's Shalom Catholic College."Particularly since COVID, we've had significantly increased pressure on us for enrolments," he said. Ms Priem said she had been told Oscar was unsuccessful in securing a place at any of the Bundaberg private high schools because of the "overwhelming numbers" of applications."There's a big boom in growth in 'Bundy' and the region, and the school system's not able to keep up and allow the power of choice and option for students."
A government spokesperson said it was committed to investing in infrastructure across Queensland, including in new schools where demand emerged.
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