Top 73 fastest-growing schools in Sunshine Coast (2025)
Established schools (100+ students five years ago, 200+ today) whose enrolments have grown the most over the past five years, a strong signal of parent demand. Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index for context; 73 schools shown out of all eligible fastest-growing schools in Sunshine Coast.
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- VCE Schools by Median Study Score
- Schools with Top ATAR Students (WA)
- VCE Schools by Study Scores of 40+
- Schools With the Best Student–Teacher Ratio
- Largest Schools
- 153Good Samaritan Catholic CollegeBli Bli · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +224%
- 263Noosa Christian CollegeCooroy · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +99%
- 365Peregian Beach CollegePeregian Beach · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +71%
- 464Caloundra Christian CollegeCaloundra · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +41%
- 565Suncoast Christian CollegeWoombye · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +40%
- 655Kawana Waters State CollegeBokarina · Government Combined5-yr growth: +40%
- 768Immanuel Lutheran CollegeBuderim · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +33%
- 863Coolum Beach Christian CollegeCoolum Beach · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +28%
- 961Nambour Christian CollegeWoombye · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +20%
- 1068Pacific Lutheran CollegeMeridan Plains · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +20%
- 1163Coolum State High SchoolCoolum Beach · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +18%
- 1257Yandina State SchoolYandina · Government Primary5-yr growth: +14%
- 1367Caloundra City Private SchoolPelican Waters · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +13%
- 1473Buderim Mountain State SchoolBuderim · Government Primary5-yr growth: +12%
- 1572Sunshine Coast Grammar SchoolForest Glen · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +12%
- 1669St Andrew's Anglican CollegePeregian Springs · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +11%
- 1755Mooloolah State SchoolMooloolah Valley · Government Primary5-yr growth: +11%
- 1862St John's CollegeNambour · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +10%
- 1965Mooloolaba State SchoolMooloolaba · Government Primary5-yr growth: +9%
- 2060Palmwoods State SchoolPalmwoods · Government Primary5-yr growth: +8%
- 2175Matthew Flinders Anglican CollegeBuderim · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +8%
- 2259Baringa State Primary SchoolBaringa · Government Primary5-yr growth: +7%
- 2366Maleny State SchoolMaleny · Government Primary5-yr growth: +7%
- 2444Glasshouse Christian CollegeBeerwah · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +6%
- 2564Currimundi State SchoolCurrimundi · Government Primary5-yr growth: +5%
- 2667Good Shepherd Lutheran CollegeNoosaville · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +2%
- 2765Noosa Pengari Steiner SchoolDoonan · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +0%
- 2852Unity CollegeCaloundra West · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: -1%
- 2964St Teresa's Catholic CollegeNoosaville · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: -1%
- 3062Coolum State SchoolCoolum Beach · Government Primary5-yr growth: -1%
- 3155North Arm State SchoolNorth Arm · Government Primary5-yr growth: -1%
- 3262Siena Catholic Primary SchoolSippy Downs · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: -2%
- 3353Kuluin State SchoolKuluin · Government Primary5-yr growth: -2%
- 3454Tewantin State SchoolTewantin · Government Primary5-yr growth: -3%
- 3569Montessori International CollegeForest Glen · Independent Combined5-yr growth: -3%
- 3660Mountain Creek State High SchoolMountain Creek · Government Secondary5-yr growth: -4%
- 3768Chevallum State SchoolChevallum · Government Primary5-yr growth: -4%
- 3865Siena Catholic CollegeSippy Downs · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: -4%
- 3948Burnside State High SchoolBurnside · Government Secondary5-yr growth: -4%
- 4063Peregian Springs State SchoolPeregian Springs · Government Primary5-yr growth: -4%
- 4146Landsborough State SchoolLandsborough · Government Primary5-yr growth: -5%
- 4265Buddina State SchoolBuddina · Government Primary5-yr growth: -5%
- 4341Beerwah State High SchoolBeerwah · Government Secondary5-yr growth: -5%
- 4450Caloundra State High SchoolCaloundra · Government Secondary5-yr growth: -5%
- 4556Maleny State High SchoolMaleny · Government Secondary5-yr growth: -6%
- 4659Noosaville State SchoolNoosaville · Government Primary5-yr growth: -6%
- 4755Maroochydore State High SchoolMaroochydore · Government Secondary5-yr growth: -7%
- 4867Our Lady of the Rosary SchoolCaloundra · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: -8%
- 4963Stella Maris SchoolMaroochydore · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: -8%
- 5044Bli Bli State SchoolBli Bli · Government Primary5-yr growth: -8%
- 5149Pomona State SchoolPomona · Government Primary5-yr growth: -9%
- 5246Glass House Mountains State SchoolGlass House Mountains · Government Primary5-yr growth: -9%
- 5357Pacific Paradise State SchoolPacific Paradise · Government Primary5-yr growth: -10%
- 5453St Joseph's Primary SchoolNambour · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: -10%
- 5552Golden Beach State SchoolGolden Beach · Government Primary5-yr growth: -10%
- 5646Woombye State SchoolWoombye · Government Primary5-yr growth: -10%
- 5762Sunshine Beach State High SchoolSunshine Beach · Government Secondary5-yr growth: -11%
- 5858Eumundi State SchoolEumundi · Government Primary5-yr growth: -11%
- 5953Talara Primary CollegeCurrimundi · Government Primary5-yr growth: -12%
- 6035Nambour State CollegeNambour · Government Combined5-yr growth: -12%
- 6161Glenview State SchoolGlenview · Government Primary5-yr growth: -12%
- 6257Caloundra State SchoolCaloundra · Government Primary5-yr growth: -14%
- 6338Maroochydore State SchoolMaroochydore · Government Primary5-yr growth: -15%
- 6466Sunshine Beach State SchoolSunshine Beach · Government Primary5-yr growth: -16%
- 6562St Thomas More Primary SchoolSunshine Beach · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: -16%
- 6647Burnside State SchoolBurnside · Government Primary5-yr growth: -18%
- 6752Mountain Creek State SchoolMountain Creek · Government Primary5-yr growth: -18%
- 6831Beerwah State SchoolBeerwah · Government Primary5-yr growth: -19%
- 6947Chancellor State CollegeSippy Downs · Government Combined5-yr growth: -19%
- 7054Noosa District State High SchoolCooroy · Government Secondary5-yr growth: -25%
- 7143Cooroy State SchoolCooroy · Government Primary5-yr growth: -30%
- 7256Brightwater State SchoolMountain Creek · Government Primary5-yr growth: -30%
- 7339Meridan State CollegeMeridan Plains · Government Combined5-yr growth: -34%
| # | School | Sector | 5-yr growth | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Samaritan Catholic College Bli Bli · Combined · Prep-12 | Catholic | +224% | 52.5 Top 50% | 1050 | 1,246 | 14.9 |
| 2 | Noosa Christian College Cooroy · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +99% | 63.4 Top 50% | 1060 | 478 | 12.6 |
| 3 | Peregian Beach College Peregian Beach · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +71% | 64.9 Top 50% | 1069 | 347 | 10.0 |
| 4 | Caloundra Christian College Caloundra · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +41% | 64.3 Top 50% | 1058 | 438 | 11.8 |
| 5 | Suncoast Christian College Woombye · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +40% | 65.0 Top 50% | 1084 | 1,136 | 13.8 |
| 6 | Kawana Waters State College Bokarina · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | +40% | 55.1 Top 50% | 1034 | 2,495 | 12.4 |
| 7 | Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +33% | 67.8 Top 25% | 1120 | 1,239 | 15.1 |
| 8 | Coolum Beach Christian College Coolum Beach · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +28% | 63.3 Top 50% | 1081 | 491 | 13.6 |
| 9 | Nambour Christian College Woombye · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +20% | 61.3 Top 50% | 1083 | 1,309 | 14.6 |
| 10 | Pacific Lutheran College Meridan Plains · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +20% | 67.9 Top 25% | 1114 | 1,204 | 13.2 |
| 11 | Coolum State High School Coolum Beach · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | +18% | 62.9 Top 50% | 1040 | 1,551 | 13.3 |
| 12 | Yandina State School Yandina · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | +14% | 56.8 Top 50% | 1004 | 365 | 14.1 |
| 13 | Caloundra City Private School Pelican Waters · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +13% | 67.2 Top 25% | 1095 | 228 | 11.3 |
| 14 | Buderim Mountain State School Buderim · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | +12% | 73.0 Top 25% | 1096 | 1,183 | 16.3 |
| 15 | Sunshine Coast Grammar School Forest Glen · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +12% | 72.2 Top 25% | 1133 | 1,472 | 11.9 |
| 16 | St Andrew's Anglican College Peregian Springs · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +11% | 68.9 Top 25% | 1143 | 1,459 | 14.3 |
| 17 | Mooloolah State School Mooloolah Valley · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | +11% | 55.1 Top 50% | 1012 | 230 | 12.9 |
| 18 | St John's College Nambour · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | +10% | 62.1 Top 50% | 1059 | 927 | 14.1 |
| 19 | Mooloolaba State School Mooloolaba · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | +9% | 64.5 Top 50% | 1064 | 807 | 15.8 |
| 20 | Palmwoods State School Palmwoods · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | +8% | 60.0 Top 50% | 1030 | 485 | 13.9 |
| 21 | Matthew Flinders Anglican College Buderim · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +8% | 75.3 Top 25% | 1155 | 1,426 | 12.2 |
| 22 | Baringa State Primary School Baringa · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | +7% | 59.2 Top 50% | 1032 | 930 | 15.6 |
| 23 | Maleny State School Maleny · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | +7% | 65.7 Top 25% | 1050 | 409 | 14.6 |
| 24 | Glasshouse Christian College Beerwah · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +6% | 44.4 Lower 50% | 1039 | 1,180 | 15.2 |
| 25 | Currimundi State School Currimundi · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | +5% | 64.2 Top 50% | 1041 | 619 | 14.7 |
| 26 | Good Shepherd Lutheran College Noosaville · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +2% | 67.3 Top 25% | 1117 | 1,121 | 14.5 |
| 27 | Noosa Pengari Steiner School Doonan · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | +0% | 64.9 Top 50% | 1089 | 324 | 11.0 |
| 28 | Unity College Caloundra West · Combined · Prep-12 | Catholic | -1% | 51.9 Top 50% | 1065 | 1,450 | 14.0 |
| 29 | St Teresa's Catholic College Noosaville · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | -1% | 63.5 Top 50% | 1066 | 801 | 14.5 |
| 30 | Coolum State School Coolum Beach · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -1% | 62.3 Top 50% | 1046 | 1,004 | 14.9 |
| 31 | North Arm State School North Arm · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -1% | 55.3 Top 50% | 1031 | 356 | 14.5 |
| 32 | Siena Catholic Primary School Sippy Downs · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | -2% | 61.5 Top 50% | 1081 | 616 | 18.4 |
| 33 | Kuluin State School Kuluin · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -2% | 53.3 Top 50% | 1018 | 612 | 14.9 |
| 34 | Tewantin State School Tewantin · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -3% | 54.2 Top 50% | 1018 | 560 | 14.7 |
| 35 | Montessori International College Forest Glen · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | -3% | 69.2 Top 25% | 1104 | 276 | 10.3 |
| 36 | Mountain Creek State High School Mountain Creek · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | -4% | 59.5 Top 50% | 1043 | 2,091 | 13.0 |
| 37 | Chevallum State School Chevallum · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -4% | 68.2 Top 25% | 1054 | 456 | 12.9 |
| 38 | Siena Catholic College Sippy Downs · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | -4% | 65.0 Top 50% | 1073 | 889 | 13.0 |
| 39 | Burnside State High School Burnside · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | -4% | 48.2 Lower 50% | 988 | 809 | 10.0 |
| 40 | Peregian Springs State School Peregian Springs · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -4% | 62.9 Top 50% | 1059 | 1,028 | 15.5 |
| 41 | Landsborough State School Landsborough · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -5% | 45.9 Lower 50% | 989 | 316 | 14.1 |
| 42 | Buddina State School Buddina · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -5% | 64.8 Top 50% | 1057 | 742 | 15.2 |
| 43 | Beerwah State High School Beerwah · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | -5% | 41.1 Lower 50% | 970 | 855 | 10.7 |
| 44 | Caloundra State High School Caloundra · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | -5% | 50.3 Top 50% | 1004 | 1,316 | 11.7 |
| 45 | Maleny State High School Maleny · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | -6% | 56.2 Top 50% | 1029 | 647 | 11.5 |
| 46 | Noosaville State School Noosaville · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -6% | 59.0 Top 50% | 1039 | 418 | 16.3 |
| 47 | Maroochydore State High School Maroochydore · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | -7% | 54.7 Top 50% | 1011 | 1,205 | 12.1 |
| 48 | Our Lady of the Rosary School Caloundra · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | -8% | 66.7 Top 25% | 1092 | 321 | 16.9 |
| 49 | Stella Maris School Maroochydore · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | -8% | 63.4 Top 50% | 1081 | 737 | 16.6 |
| 50 | Bli Bli State School Bli Bli · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -8% | 44.1 Lower 50% | 1005 | 615 | 14.6 |
| 51 | Pomona State School Pomona · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -9% | 48.5 Lower 50% | 1023 | 272 | 15.8 |
| 52 | Glass House Mountains State School Glass House Mountains · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -9% | 46.0 Lower 50% | 998 | 376 | 14.2 |
| 53 | Pacific Paradise State School Pacific Paradise · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -10% | 57.1 Top 50% | 1024 | 467 | 13.9 |
| 54 | St Joseph's Primary School Nambour · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | -10% | 52.8 Top 50% | 1045 | 341 | 16.2 |
| 55 | Golden Beach State School Golden Beach · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -10% | 51.6 Top 50% | 1015 | 548 | 13.5 |
| 56 | Woombye State School Woombye · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -10% | 45.8 Lower 50% | 1014 | 423 | 14.3 |
| 57 | Sunshine Beach State High School Sunshine Beach · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | -11% | 62.2 Top 50% | 1043 | 1,405 | 11.6 |
| 58 | Eumundi State School Eumundi · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -11% | 57.8 Top 50% | 1052 | 578 | 15.1 |
| 59 | Talara Primary College Currimundi · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -12% | 53.2 Top 50% | 1035 | 974 | 15.1 |
| 60 | Nambour State College Nambour · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | -12% | 35.0 Lower 50% | 977 | 1,469 | 10.4 |
| 61 | Glenview State School Glenview · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -12% | 60.7 Top 50% | 1062 | 251 | 14.6 |
| 62 | Caloundra State School Caloundra · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -14% | 57.4 Top 50% | 1027 | 481 | 14.3 |
| 63 | Maroochydore State School Maroochydore · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -15% | 37.8 Lower 50% | 969 | 222 | 14.0 |
| 64 | Sunshine Beach State School Sunshine Beach · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -16% | 65.8 Top 25% | 1083 | 706 | 15.2 |
| 65 | St Thomas More Primary School Sunshine Beach · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | -16% | 62.3 Top 50% | 1086 | 578 | 17.7 |
| 66 | Burnside State School Burnside · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -18% | 47.3 Lower 50% | 984 | 368 | 12.4 |
| 67 | Mountain Creek State School Mountain Creek · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -18% | 51.8 Top 50% | 1041 | 778 | 15.4 |
| 68 | Beerwah State School Beerwah · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -19% | 30.6 Lower 50% | 950 | 220 | 12.5 |
| 69 | Chancellor State College Sippy Downs · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | -19% | 46.5 Lower 50% | 1042 | 2,609 | 13.0 |
| 70 | Noosa District State High School Cooroy · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | -25% | 53.9 Top 50% | 1012 | 882 | 10.1 |
| 71 | Cooroy State School Cooroy · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -30% | 42.5 Lower 50% | 1006 | 336 | 14.4 |
| 72 | Brightwater State School Mountain Creek · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | -30% | 56.0 Top 50% | 1055 | 733 | 15.0 |
| 73 | Meridan State College Meridan Plains · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | -34% | 38.5 Lower 50% | 1013 | 1,795 | 12.3 |
There are 73 fastest-growing schools in Sunshine Coast eligible for this list; the top 73 are shown. Good Samaritan Catholic College in Bli Bli is ranked first (5-yr growth: +224%). 47 of the top 73 are government schools and 26 are Catholic or independent; the median ICSEA across the list is 1043.
The top 10 fastest-growing schools in Sunshine Coast for 2025 are: 1. Good Samaritan Catholic College (Bli Bli); 2. Noosa Christian College (Cooroy); 3. Peregian Beach College (Peregian Beach); 4. Caloundra Christian College (Caloundra); 5. Suncoast Christian College (Woombye); 6. Kawana Waters State College (Bokarina); 7. Immanuel Lutheran College (Buderim); 8. Coolum Beach Christian College (Coolum Beach); 9. Nambour Christian College (Woombye); 10. Pacific Lutheran College (Meridan Plains).
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What is the best fastest growing school in Sunshine Coast?
Good Samaritan Catholic College in Bli Bli ranks first among fastest-growing schools in Sunshine Coast with a Success Index of 52.5 out of 100 and an ICSEA of 1050.
How are fastest-growing schools in Sunshine Coast ranked?
Established schools (100+ students five years ago, 200+ today) whose enrolments have grown the most over the past five years, a strong signal of parent demand. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (ICSEA published, 80+ students, not a special school) are included; the Success Index is shown alongside for context.
How many public schools are in the top 100 fastest-growing schools in Sunshine Coast?
47 of the top 73 fastest-growing schools in Sunshine Coast are government schools; 26 are Catholic or independent.
Do these rankings include NAPLAN or ATAR results?
Not yet. ACARA does not publish school-level NAPLAN results in bulk, and ATAR results are released by state authorities in different formats. The Success Index uses the measures ACARA publishes for every school so that all schools are compared on identical data. Where a school publishes its own results we link to its website.