Highlands Christian College
Highlands Christian College is an independent combined school in Toowoomba, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1060, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 670 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Toowoomba QLD 4350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Highlands Christian College compares
By ICSEA, Highlands Christian College ranks 105th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is OneSchool Global QLD - Toowoomba, an independent combined school 0.6 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. Highlands Christian College scores 1060, above average.
Enrolment and location
Highlands Christian College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Highlands Christian College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Highlands Christian College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Ridge State SchoolGovernment Primary · Middle Ridge | 0.6 km | 1044 | 16 lower | 735 |
| Darling Heights State SchoolGovernment Primary · Darling Heights | 1.9 km | 944 | 116 lower | 607 |
| Gabbinbar State SchoolGovernment Primary · Centenary Heights | 1.9 km | 1010 | 50 lower | 356 |
| St Thomas More's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 2.5 km | 1032 | 28 lower | 319 |
| Centenary Heights State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Centenary Heights | 2.6 km | 1006 | 54 lower | 1,738 |
| St Saviour's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Toowoomba | 3.2 km | 986 | 74 lower | 295 |
| Harristown State SchoolGovernment Primary · Harristown | 3.2 km | 859 | 201 lower | 446 |
| St Saviour's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 3.3 km | 1048 | 12 lower | 486 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highlands Christian College a government school?
No, Highlands Christian College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Highlands Christian College offer?
Highlands Christian College offers Prep-12.
What is Highlands Christian College's ICSEA score?
Highlands Christian College has an ICSEA score of 1060, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Highlands Christian College?
Highlands Christian College has 670 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Highlands Christian College?
The nearest schools to Highlands Christian College are OneSchool Global QLD - Toowoomba (0.6 km), Middle Ridge State School (0.6 km), Concordia Lutheran College - Martin Luther Primary Campus (1.0 km).
Where is Highlands Christian College located?
Highlands Christian College is located in Toowoomba, QLD 4350. Visit the school website at http://www.highlands.qld.edu.au.