'Where your heart finds a home.'

Downlands College is a leading independent, Catholic, coeducational day and boarding school in Toowoomba, welcoming students from Prep to Year 12 and boarders from Years 7 to 12. Established by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC), Downlands offers an education of the heart, where young people are known, supported and challenged to grow in faith, compassion, courage and excellence.

For families considering boarding, Downlands offers strong opportunities, excellent facilities and the warmth of a regional Catholic community. Set on a spacious 38-hectare campus, the College gives students room to learn, compete, perform, create and belong.

Sport is a significant part of life at Downlands, with extensive ovals, an indoor sports centre, a 50m outdoor pool and many opportunities for students to participate, represent and strive for excellence with humility and courage. The performing arts are also valued, with music, drama, dance, film and performance helping students build confidence, creativity and self-expression.

Downlands supports diverse futures through academic, vocational, agricultural and practical pathways. Vocational education and training prepares students for university, apprenticeships, employment and life beyond school, while the Rural Centre and on-site farm provide hands-on learning, leadership and connection to rural and regional life.

Boarding is at the heart of Downlands. With full-time, weekly and casual options, students from Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory and beyond find a place where they are cared for, encouraged and connected. In the MSC spirit, Downlands forms young people to use their gifts generously, make wise choices and contribute to the world with compassion, hope and purpose.