Heights College

North Rockhampton, Queensland · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 76.6%

Heights College is a co-educational, Christian, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in North Rockhampton, Queensland. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Sports.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support15 / 20Leading

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports18 / 20Elite

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture16 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance15 / 20Leading

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections16 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability14 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,010
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
Location
North Rockhampton, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

10099 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    401(-37)
    Writing
    405(-37)
    Spelling
    396(-37)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    419(-29)
    Numeracy
    414(-22)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    512(-9)
    Writing
    479(-29)
    Spelling
    494(-16)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    522(-10)
    Numeracy
    513(-11)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    539(-27)
    Writing
    531(-38)
    Spelling
    536(-24)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    543(-26)
    Numeracy
    551(-25)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    576(-20)
    Writing
    593(-18)
    Spelling
    575(-11)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    571(-23)
    Numeracy
    588(-17)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2024

  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    25.0%

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.

2023

  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    25.0%

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.

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Common questions

What year levels does Heights College teach?

Heights College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Heights College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Heights College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Heights College in?

Heights College is classified as Independent.

Does Heights College offer boarding?

No, Heights College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Heights College?

Heights College has 1,010 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Heights College?

Heights College's student to teacher ratio is 15.3 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Heights College sit in?

Heights College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Heights College's strongest area on Schools360?

Heights College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Heights College rank?

Heights College ranks 14th among private regional schools in Queensland.

Where is Heights College located?

Heights College is located in North Rockhampton, Queensland.