Highfields State Secondary College is a government co-ed school with a strong pastoral focus and practical bent.
NAPLAN 11 points below national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Highfields State Secondary College is a government co-ed school with a strong pastoral focus and practical bent. The school specialises in vocational education alongside Industrial Technology and Hospitality, complemented by active Performing and Visual Arts programs and a well-regarded music culture. Students benefit from dedicated facilities including performing arts and art centres, science labs, and purpose-built hospitality and technology areas. Learning support and student services are embedded across the school. This is a good fit for young people interested in hands-on learning, the arts, or early vocational pathways, set within a community-minded environment.
Highfields State Secondary College is also known as HSSC, HSSC Highfields and Highfields State SC.
Highfields State Secondary College draws students from the Highfields State Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Highfields State Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 48/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 50/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1001, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Highfields State Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 534 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 552, below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Highfields State Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 795 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Highfields State Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 53/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Highfields State Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Highfields State Secondary College is located in Highfields, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1001 (47th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.