Oakey is a steadily growing community, located midway between Toowoomba and Dalby on the Darling Downs, based on rural industry, military activities and mining.
A growing number of families are attracted to the area by the availability of extensive services and amenities, the proximity to Toowoomba, and the ability to purchase affordable houses and land.
The school has a steady population, drawing its enrolment from the surrounding districts, as well as from the town itself.