Independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in Toowoomba with 670 students.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B overall.
Highlands Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 65.8/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 61/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1060, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (60/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
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 a 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 strong.
The Year 12 completion rate is 99%. 81% of students received a university offer.
Highlands Christian College is located in Toowoomba, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1060 (72th 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.