The Dutton Park Ecosciences precinct has been identified as the preferred location for the first new high school to be built in Brisbane's inner-south for more than 50 years.

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said the new school would service the growing community and relieve pressure on Brisbane State High School.

A site within the Ecosciences precinct at Dutton Park has been identified as the preferred location for a new inner-south high school. Credit:Google Street View

"As a local parent, I have witnessed first-hand the significant population growth in the inner-south and the corresponding impact on local school populations, like Brisbane State High School, which is the largest secondary school across the nation," she said.

In June, it was revealed two new schools would be built in the inner-city, including one in the inner-south to take enrolment pressure off Brisbane State High School.