Highfields State Secondary College
Highfields State Secondary College is a government secondary school in Highfields, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1001, it sits in the 47th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 795 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% 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 Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Highfields State Secondary College ranks 119th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Mary MacKillop Catholic College, a Catholic combined school 1.0 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 Secondary College scores 1001, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Highfields State Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Highfields State Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Highfields | 1.0 km | 1046 | 45 higher | 1,047 |
| Highfields State SchoolGovernment Primary · Highfields | 1.9 km | 1037 | 36 higher | 653 |
| Toowoomba Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Highfields | 4.7 km | 1066 | 65 higher | 810 |
| Meringandan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Meringandan West | 4.9 km | 1018 | 17 higher | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highfields State Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Highfields State Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Highfields State Secondary College offer?
Highfields State Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Highfields State Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Highfields State Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1001, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Highfields State Secondary College?
Highfields State Secondary College has 795 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Highfields State Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Highfields State Secondary College are Mary MacKillop Catholic College (1.0 km), Highfields State School (1.9 km), Highlands Christian College - Woolmer Campus (3.1 km).
Where is Highfields State Secondary College located?
Highfields State Secondary College is located in Highfields, QLD 4352. Visit the school website at https://highfieldsssc.eq.edu.au.