A SCHOOL community is mourning the loss of a high school student who collapsed during class today and died.

A Facebook post from Ormeau Woods State High School informed parents and carers that a student had suffered a “serious medical incident” at school this morning.

“Out of respect for the family, I am unable to provide any other information at this time,” the post signed by acting principal Dan Finn said.

Afternoon tutorials at the school located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, were cancelled as students and staff came to terms with the loss of their classmate.

Nine News reported that the boy was 15 years old and fell off his seat in class. A teacher performed CPR and the ambulance service was called, but he could not be revived.

A 15-year-old child has died unexpectedly at a school on the Gold Coast. @DarrenCurtis9 #9News pic.twitter.com/5DOP8gjn2p — Nine News Queensland (@9NewsQueensland) September 13, 2018

The school said counselling services would be made available for students sturggling to cope with the sudden death.

“Out of respect for the family, I am unable to provide any other information at this time, but rest assured, the well-being of your children and the welfare of our staff is our highest priority at this time.”

Acting Principal Dan Finn said counselling and support was being offered to all students and teachers who were affected by the incident, and he was willing to meet any parents who had concerns.

“Students can access counselling services in the Resource Centre by asking for an out-of-class pass from their class teacher,” he said.

The matter has been referred to police and no cause of death has been confirmed.