Highfields State School
Highfields State School is a government primary school in Highfields, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1037, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 653 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Highfields QLD 4352. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Highfields State School compares
By ICSEA, Highfields State School ranks 265th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Mary MacKillop Catholic College, a Catholic combined school 1.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Highfields State School scores 1037, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Highfields State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Highfields State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Highfields | 1.8 km | 1046 | 9 higher | 1,047 |
| Highfields State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Highfields | 1.9 km | 1001 | 36 lower | 795 |
| Toowoomba Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Highfields | 3.0 km | 1066 | 29 higher | 810 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highfields State School a government school?
Yes, Highfields State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Highfields State School offer?
Highfields State School offers Prep-6.
What is Highfields State School's ICSEA score?
Highfields State School has an ICSEA score of 1037, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Highfields State School?
Highfields State School has 653 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Highfields State School?
The nearest schools to Highfields State School are Mary MacKillop Catholic College (1.8 km), Highfields State Secondary College (1.9 km), Toowoomba Christian College (3.0 km).
Where is Highfields State School located?
Highfields State School is located in Highfields, QLD 4352. Visit the school website at https://highfieldsss.eq.edu.au.