[3] The east and south of the suburb is crossed by the Warrego Highway.

[7] On Sunday 9 September 1917, the foundation stone for the Holy Angels Catholic School was laid by Archbishop James Duhig.

[8] Duhig returned on Sunday 28 January 1918 to officially open the new school.

[1] There are a number of heritage-listed sites in East Toowoomba, including: Toowoomba East State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at Cnr Arthur & Mary Streets (27°33′36″S 151°57′57″E / 27.5599°S 151.9659°E / -27.5599; 151.9659 (Toowoomba East State School)).

[25] Toowoomba Anglican College is a private primary and secondary (Prep–11) school for boys and girls at 2 Campbell Street (27°33′32″S 151°58′34″E / 27.5589°S 151.9762°E / -27.5589; 151.9762 (Toowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School)).

[25] The suburb contains the main Bridge Street campus of Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE.