New Highlands Highfields Campus Project

Situated on 100 acres at 173 Woolmer Road, the new Highfields campus will include a Prep to Year 12 co-educational College, with onsite Church, Cafe, Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre – replicating our approach at the existing location in South Toowoomba. 

Scroll down to see artist’s impressions, site maps and exciting project updates!

*Artist’s impression

Current Stage: Detailed Design

The Highfields Project continues to make strong progress as we move from master planning into the detailed design phase of the development. Over the past 12 months, significant work has been completed to refine the campus vision, confirm staging priorities, secure key approvals, and engage specialist consultants to help bring the project to life. Development Approval was granted in 2025.

Our focus is now on detailed planning and design. During this stage, architects, engineers and specialist consultants are working together to develop the technical drawings, infrastructure plans and building documentation required to support construction approvals, cost planning and future delivery. This work ensures that the campus is not only inspiring and fit for purpose, but also practical, sustainable and ready to serve future generations of students, families and the wider community.

While there is still important work ahead, we are encouraged by the momentum that has been achieved and remain committed to our goal of welcoming students to the new Highfields campus in 2028.

We thank our community for their ongoing prayers, support and encouragement as we continue this exciting journey.

2027: Construction

It is anticipated that construction and external infrustructure upgrades will take place in 2027. This would include civil construction, anticipated roadworks and building stage 1 facilities and buildings.

 

2028: Stage 1 Campus Opening 

We plan on opening the campus to the community in 2028, offering:

    • Early Learning Centre (15 months – 5 years)
    • Years Prep, 1, 2, and 3
    • Year 7
    • OSHC (Outside School Hours Care)
    • Public Cafe

A shuttle bus will run daily between Highfields and Middle Ridge providing parents with children in year levels outside of the above offering to undertake their education at the Middle Ridge Campus until year levels are added to Highfields in future stagings between 2029 – 2037.

For Enrolment expressions of interest (Early Learning Centre – College) please click the Enquiry button below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are we building a new campus at Highfields?

Significant population growth in the local area is driving a need for more educational facilities. We have seen the success of the Highlands model at our South Toowoomba campus, and are excited to bring the approach to Highfields.

With a local congregation, Highlands is already part of the Highfields community, and the new school campus provides an opportunity to expand our presence and continue supporting the community.

What is proposed to be built?

The development will include:

  • Co-educational Prep-Year 12 Christian College
  • Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre (15 months-5 years)
  • Sports and practice ovals with equipment sheds
  • Swim school (25m)
  • Equestrian centre
  • Outdoor recreation and agriculture facilities
  • Outdoor recreation camp amenities.

Building heights are expected to be two (2) storeys, between 10m – 12m.

See the proposed site plan here.

What are the expected staff and student numbers?

The campus is expected to accommodate 750 students and 120 staff when at full capacity by 2037.

What are the expected hours of operation?

Most activity at the site will take place Monday to Friday during school hours. The site will also support before- and after-school extracurricular and recreational activities, Early Learning and Church. We anticipate some community and recreational activities will also take place on weekends.

When will the new campus be open?

We anticipate construction in 2027 to be ready for a staged campus opening from the start of the 2028 school year.

How will traffic be managed?

We understand the new campus will mean more traffic in the area, and a traffic management plan is being developed as part of the proposal. 

The proposal will include dedicated parking for staff, student pick-up/drop-off areas, trailer parking and a dedicate bus set down/parking area. Staggered start times for Early Learning, Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary schools will help ease congestion, with on-campus before- and after-school extracurricular activities also helping to flatten peak times.

How will this project impact the environment?

Our vision for the Highfields campus is to integrate learning and nature. Our concept intends to work with the natural environment, and retaining vegetation as much as possible.

Who can I contact for more information?

If you have a question about the project development that hasn’t been answered here, please contact highfieldscampus@hcct.org.au

For enrolment enquiries, please contact enrolments@highlands.qld.edu.au