The Sacred Heart Church was opened in 1964 by Bishop Brennan.  At that time, the Sacred Heart nuns were based at Freneau Park, opposite Clifford Park Race Course. They had set up in Toowoomba at the height of the Second World War when Australia perceived a very real threat of a Japanese invasion. When the sisters returned to Brisbane, they gave away their wooden buildings to various Parishes, including Sacred Heart Parish. The building was repaired and made suitable to be used for meetings and fund-raising functions. This building is now the school’s current day prep building.

The parish decided to establish a preschool to support and educate their young parishioners. The School opened its doors with 22 children on 12 February 1968. The school slowly grew and added extra classes over the following years and Sacred Heart was a full preschool to Year 7 school by 1980.   

From 1916, The Sisters of Mercy (who were housed at Holy Name Convent) would visit Sacred Heart Primary School to teach Religion to the students.  With the guidance of Sr Elizabeth, Sr Finbarr and Sr Evangaline our Mercy Charism grew strong. 

Since these humble beginnings, the school we now see has come a long way. Prep buildings, a school hall, tennis courts and play areas for the children have been constructed. 

Our school community is proud of its history and is committed to continuing the tradition of delivering outstanding Catholic education for families in Toowoomba.