Highfields State Secondary College is a Year 7 to Year 12 Queensland state secondary school serving the Highfields community and surrounding areas.
Since opening in 2015, the College has grown into a vibrant secondary learning community. Our school provides students with a supportive, inclusive and future-focused environment where they are encouraged to learn, participate and achieve.
At Highfields State Secondary College, we are committed to high-quality teaching and learning across the junior and senior secondary years. Our staff work with students and families to support academic progress, wellbeing, engagement and pathways for the future.
Learning environment
Our students learn in modern, purpose-built secondary facilities designed to support a broad range of curriculum areas and learning experiences.
College facilities support learning across areas including:
- general classroom learning
- science and practical investigations
- industrial technology and design
- hospitality and food technologies
- visual art, music and performing arts
- media and digital learning
- resource centre access and independent study
- sport, health and physical education.
These learning spaces support academic development, practical skills, creativity, collaboration and student wellbeing.
Student opportunity
Highfields State Secondary College offers students a broad range of academic, cultural, sporting and co-curricular opportunities.
Students are encouraged to participate in school life through:
- sport and interschool competitions
- instrumental music and choir
- clubs and lunchtime activities
- student leadership opportunities
- academic support and extension activities
- creative, cultural and community events
- career education and senior pathways planning.
These opportunities help students build confidence, develop new interests, strengthen friendships and feel connected to the College community.
Our community
Highfields State Secondary College values strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, carers and the wider community.
We work with families to support students across all aspects of school life, including:
- learning progress and academic achievement
- student wellbeing and engagement
- attendance and participation
- behaviour expectations and positive school culture
- transitions between year levels and pathways beyond school
- communication between home and school.
The College is supported by an active P&C Association, which contributes to the life of the school and supports services and initiatives for students and families.
School information
This section provides key information about how our school operates, including policies, communication with families, class times and contact details.
- Our values — learn about the schools motto and value and how our high expectations encompass our learning environment.
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Rules and policies — access key school policies, procedures and the Student Code of Conduct.
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Class times — view the school day structure, bell times and assembly information.
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Contact us — find the College phone number, email address, street address and office hours.