Highfields State School Administration Building

The new administration building and associated car park works at Highfields State School delivers a modern, functional and accessible administration facility. The building is designed to support improved operational efficiency for school staff and enhance the overall school experience for students, staff and visitors. The works also included a new on‑grade car park and amenities delivered under a separate contract, supporting safer and more efficient traffic and pedestrian movement across the campus.

The Department of Education required a contemporary administration facility that consolidated staff functions, improved accessibility and aligned with evolving operational and safety requirements for Queensland schools. The existing school remained fully operational throughout construction, necessitating a design and delivery approach that minimised disruption while providing a future‑focused, professional environment for administration, enrolment, wellbeing and leadership activities.

The project was delivered within a live school environment, requiring careful sequencing, communication and risk planning to maintain safe and convenient access for students, teachers, parents and visitors.

Coordination across multiple engineering disciplines, accessibility requirements, staged site access adjustments and integration of new services infrastructure presented key delivery challenges. RCP’s programming strategy guided construction staging to ensure functionality and safety at all times.

The new Highfields State School administration building provides a modern, accessible and professional environment that reflects the school’s commitment to student and staff wellbeing.

With improved operational efficiency, enhanced circulation and upgraded support infrastructure, the project strengthens the school’s long‑term capability to meet the needs of its growing community.