The college caters for approximately 1,300 students from P to Year 12 and is operated by an association formed by members of the Churches of Christ in Australia.

The college commenced its permanent building program in its first year, with facilities for primary and secondary students and administration.

In addition, a number of larger facilities are shared by the whole school community, including a modern sports centre, a 25-metre (82 ft) heated indoor swimming pool, three ovals, a large resource library, a number of computer labs, an expressive arts building, science centre and multi-purpose hall.

Redlands College was an early adopter of the iPad Program as a teaching and learning tool; launched in 2011.

From Prep to Grade 12, Redlands College's curriculum includes mandatory religious studies classes.

[7] In 2014, Redlands College was criticised for requesting the transfer of practicum teachers on the basis of them wearing hijabs.