Pacific Pines State High School Lockdown Today: Police Investigate Unverified Threat at Gold Coast Campus
November 10, 2026
Pacific Pines State High School on Queensland’s Gold Coast was placed into lockdown on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after police responded to an unverified threat involving the campus.
The lockdown began at approximately 1:15 p.m. as a precaution while Queensland Police investigated the report. The school notified parents and carers at around 1:30 p.m. through text messages and its Facebook page, advising that the situation was not a drill and that visitors and direct contact with the school would be temporarily unavailable.
The school said emergency procedures had been followed to protect students, staff and the wider school community.
Police Respond to Reported Threat
Queensland Police confirmed that officers responded to an unverified threat made to a school at approximately 1 p.m.
A police spokesperson said the Pacific Pines education facility was placed into lockdown at around 1:15 p.m. as a precaution.
The police statement also confirmed that there was no ongoing threat to the wider community. Investigations remained underway, although authorities did not provide further details about the nature or origin of the threat.
Lockdown Lifted at Approximately 2 p.m.
The lockdown was lifted at approximately 2 p.m., according to reporting by The Courier-Mail.
The precautionary response temporarily disrupted normal school operations and prevented visitors from entering the campus while emergency procedures were in effect.
The school had asked families to wait for further communication while the situation was being managed.
Investigation Continues
Although the lockdown has ended, Queensland Police are continuing their investigation into the reported threat.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed who made the threat, what prompted it or whether any specific danger was identified at the school.
The confirmed information indicates that the lockdown was a precautionary measure and that police reported no ongoing threat to the community.
Pacific Pines State High School’s response highlights the importance of established safety procedures when schools receive information that could affect the wellbeing of students and staff.