Independent co-ed school, 670 students, Prep–12, inner regional Toowoomba, QLD.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B+ overall.
Highlands Christian College is also known as HCC Toowoomba.
Highlands Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 65.3/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1060 (72nd percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Highlands Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 409 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 503, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 561, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 609, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Highlands Christian College is a medium-sized Independent combined school with approximately 670 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Highlands Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is excellent.
Highlands Christian College's official QCE results: Awarded the QCE (2025), 93%; Earned a VET qualification (2025), 41%; Studied a university subject (2025), 13 students; School-based apprenticeship (2025), 13 students. They cover 41 students who completed Year 12. The Year 12 completion rate is 99%. 81% of students received a university offer.
Highlands Christian College is located in Toowoomba, QLD, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1060 (72nd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.