Queensland's first co-designed, purpose-built boarding house for First Nations students has opened at Djarragun College, offering a unique, culturally centred education option.

Wanggulay, located in Gordonvale on Dulabed and Malanbarra Yidinji Country, can accommodate up to 77 young men to support their cultural and educational development.

The facility supports students from the Torres Strait and Cape York stay closer to their Country and community.

More than $2 million in Island Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) funding for Wanggulay's facilities ensures more First Nations students have access to quality secondary education close to home.

Wanggulay features recreational areas, games rooms and fire pits for yarns, supporting students' wellbeing.

The space serves as a 'home away from home' for students, guiding their studies and fostering respect and relationships.

Upgrades were collaboratively designed with Elders, People-Oriented Design, parents, students, and staff.

'Wanggulay' means 'yellow-crested cockatoo' in the Yidinji language, a parrot found near the Djarragun College.

ILSC chief executive, Joe Morrison, said investing in Wanggulay is an investment in equity.

"First Nations people are the rightful owners of Country," he said.

"That is why the ILSC partners with Indigenous organisations, helping empower them to achieve their goals.

"There is no doubt Wanggulay is a long-term investment in the future of young Indigenous men.

"The opportunities it presents to its students, now and in the future, will dramatically impact the lives of First Nations generations to come."

Djarragun College is one of only three Indigenous-owned and operated independent schools in Queensland and provides a learning environment for up to 400 students from prep to year 12.