Top 57 public schools in Sunshine Coast (2025)
Government schools across all year levels. Ranked by the Success Index from official ACARA data; 57 schools shown out of all eligible public schools in Sunshine Coast.
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- VCE Schools by Median Study Score
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- VCE Schools by Study Scores of 40+
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- Largest Schools
- 173Buderim Mountain State SchoolBuderim · Government PrimaryICSEA 1096 · 1,183 students
- 269Montville State SchoolMontville · Government PrimaryICSEA 1072 · 91 students
- 368Chevallum State SchoolChevallum · Government PrimaryICSEA 1054 · 456 students
- 466Sunshine Beach State SchoolSunshine Beach · Government PrimaryICSEA 1083 · 706 students
- 566Maleny State SchoolMaleny · Government PrimaryICSEA 1050 · 409 students
- 665Buddina State SchoolBuddina · Government PrimaryICSEA 1057 · 742 students
- 765Mooloolaba State SchoolMooloolaba · Government PrimaryICSEA 1064 · 807 students
- 864Currimundi State SchoolCurrimundi · Government PrimaryICSEA 1041 · 619 students
- 963Coolum State High SchoolCoolum Beach · Government SecondaryICSEA 1040 · 1,551 students
- 1063Peregian Springs State SchoolPeregian Springs · Government PrimaryICSEA 1059 · 1,028 students
- 1162Coolum State SchoolCoolum Beach · Government PrimaryICSEA 1046 · 1,004 students
- 1262Sunshine Beach State High SchoolSunshine Beach · Government SecondaryICSEA 1043 · 1,405 students
- 1362Palmview State Secondary CollegePalmview · Government SecondaryICSEA 1021 · 379 students
- 1461Palmview State Primary SchoolPalmview · Government PrimaryICSEA 1037 · 596 students
- 1561Glenview State SchoolGlenview · Government PrimaryICSEA 1062 · 251 students
- 1661Mapleton State SchoolMapleton · Government PrimaryICSEA 1048 · 177 students
- 1760Palmwoods State SchoolPalmwoods · Government PrimaryICSEA 1030 · 485 students
- 1860Mountain Creek State High SchoolMountain Creek · Government SecondaryICSEA 1043 · 2,091 students
- 1959Baringa State Primary SchoolBaringa · Government PrimaryICSEA 1032 · 930 students
- 2059Noosaville State SchoolNoosaville · Government PrimaryICSEA 1039 · 418 students
- 2158Eumundi State SchoolEumundi · Government PrimaryICSEA 1052 · 578 students
- 2257Caloundra State SchoolCaloundra · Government PrimaryICSEA 1027 · 481 students
- 2357Pacific Paradise State SchoolPacific Paradise · Government PrimaryICSEA 1024 · 467 students
- 2457Yandina State SchoolYandina · Government PrimaryICSEA 1004 · 365 students
- 2556Maleny State High SchoolMaleny · Government SecondaryICSEA 1029 · 647 students
- 2656Brightwater State SchoolMountain Creek · Government PrimaryICSEA 1055 · 733 students
- 2755Baringa State Secondary CollegeBaringa · Government SecondaryICSEA 1007 · 677 students
- 2855North Arm State SchoolNorth Arm · Government PrimaryICSEA 1031 · 356 students
- 2955Kawana Waters State CollegeBokarina · Government CombinedICSEA 1034 · 2,495 students
- 3055Mooloolah State SchoolMooloolah Valley · Government PrimaryICSEA 1012 · 230 students
- 3155Maroochydore State High SchoolMaroochydore · Government SecondaryICSEA 1011 · 1,205 students
- 3255Eudlo State SchoolEudlo · Government PrimaryICSEA 1007 · 110 students
- 3354Nirimba State Primary SchoolNirimba · Government PrimaryICSEA 1023 · 665 students
- 3454Tewantin State SchoolTewantin · Government PrimaryICSEA 1018 · 560 students
- 3554Noosa District State High SchoolCooroy · Government SecondaryICSEA 1012 · 882 students
- 3653Kuluin State SchoolKuluin · Government PrimaryICSEA 1018 · 612 students
- 3753Talara Primary CollegeCurrimundi · Government PrimaryICSEA 1035 · 974 students
- 3852Mountain Creek State SchoolMountain Creek · Government PrimaryICSEA 1041 · 778 students
- 3952Golden Beach State SchoolGolden Beach · Government PrimaryICSEA 1015 · 548 students
- 4051Cooran State SchoolCooran · Government PrimaryICSEA 1014 · 139 students
- 4150Caloundra State High SchoolCaloundra · Government SecondaryICSEA 1004 · 1,316 students
- 4249Pomona State SchoolPomona · Government PrimaryICSEA 1023 · 272 students
- 4348Peachester State SchoolPeachester · Government PrimaryICSEA 1001 · 104 students
- 4448Burnside State High SchoolBurnside · Government SecondaryICSEA 988 · 809 students
- 4547Burnside State SchoolBurnside · Government PrimaryICSEA 984 · 368 students
- 4647Chancellor State CollegeSippy Downs · Government CombinedICSEA 1042 · 2,609 students
- 4746Glass House Mountains State SchoolGlass House Mountains · Government PrimaryICSEA 998 · 376 students
- 4846Landsborough State SchoolLandsborough · Government PrimaryICSEA 989 · 316 students
- 4946Woombye State SchoolWoombye · Government PrimaryICSEA 1014 · 423 students
- 5044Bli Bli State SchoolBli Bli · Government PrimaryICSEA 1005 · 615 students
- 5143Cooroy State SchoolCooroy · Government PrimaryICSEA 1006 · 336 students
- 5241Beerwah State High SchoolBeerwah · Government SecondaryICSEA 970 · 855 students
- 5339Meridan State CollegeMeridan Plains · Government CombinedICSEA 1013 · 1,795 students
- 5438Maroochydore State SchoolMaroochydore · Government PrimaryICSEA 969 · 222 students
- 5535Nambour State CollegeNambour · Government CombinedICSEA 977 · 1,469 students
- 5631Beerwah State SchoolBeerwah · Government PrimaryICSEA 950 · 220 students
- 5729Beerburrum State SchoolBeerburrum · Government PrimaryICSEA 945 · 101 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buderim Mountain State School Buderim · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 73.0 Top 25% | 1096 | 1,183 | 16.3 |
| 2 | Montville State School Montville · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 69.3 Top 25% | 1072 | 91 | 13.2 |
| 3 | Chevallum State School Chevallum · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 68.2 Top 25% | 1054 | 456 | 12.9 |
| 4 | Sunshine Beach State School Sunshine Beach · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 65.8 Top 25% | 1083 | 706 | 15.2 |
| 5 | Maleny State School Maleny · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 65.7 Top 25% | 1050 | 409 | 14.6 |
| 6 | Buddina State School Buddina · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 64.8 Top 50% | 1057 | 742 | 15.2 |
| 7 | Mooloolaba State School Mooloolaba · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 64.5 Top 50% | 1064 | 807 | 15.8 |
| 8 | Currimundi State School Currimundi · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 64.2 Top 50% | 1041 | 619 | 14.7 |
| 9 | Coolum State High School Coolum Beach · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 62.9 Top 50% | 1040 | 1,551 | 13.3 |
| 10 | Peregian Springs State School Peregian Springs · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 62.9 Top 50% | 1059 | 1,028 | 15.5 |
| 11 | Coolum State School Coolum Beach · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 62.3 Top 50% | 1046 | 1,004 | 14.9 |
| 12 | Sunshine Beach State High School Sunshine Beach · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 62.2 Top 50% | 1043 | 1,405 | 11.6 |
| 13 | Palmview State Secondary College Palmview · Secondary · 7-10 | Government | 62.0 Top 50% | 1021 | 379 | 10.1 |
| 14 | Palmview State Primary School Palmview · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 61.4 Top 50% | 1037 | 596 | 13.6 |
| 15 | Glenview State School Glenview · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 60.7 Top 50% | 1062 | 251 | 14.6 |
| 16 | Mapleton State School Mapleton · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 60.7 Top 50% | 1048 | 177 | 15.4 |
| 17 | Palmwoods State School Palmwoods · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 60.0 Top 50% | 1030 | 485 | 13.9 |
| 18 | Mountain Creek State High School Mountain Creek · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 59.5 Top 50% | 1043 | 2,091 | 13.0 |
| 19 | Baringa State Primary School Baringa · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 59.2 Top 50% | 1032 | 930 | 15.6 |
| 20 | Noosaville State School Noosaville · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 59.0 Top 50% | 1039 | 418 | 16.3 |
| 21 | Eumundi State School Eumundi · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 57.8 Top 50% | 1052 | 578 | 15.1 |
| 22 | Caloundra State School Caloundra · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 57.4 Top 50% | 1027 | 481 | 14.3 |
| 23 | Pacific Paradise State School Pacific Paradise · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 57.1 Top 50% | 1024 | 467 | 13.9 |
| 24 | Yandina State School Yandina · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 56.8 Top 50% | 1004 | 365 | 14.1 |
| 25 | Maleny State High School Maleny · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 56.2 Top 50% | 1029 | 647 | 11.5 |
| 26 | Brightwater State School Mountain Creek · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 56.0 Top 50% | 1055 | 733 | 15.0 |
| 27 | Baringa State Secondary College Baringa · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 55.4 Top 50% | 1007 | 677 | 11.1 |
| 28 | North Arm State School North Arm · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 55.3 Top 50% | 1031 | 356 | 14.5 |
| 29 | Kawana Waters State College Bokarina · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | 55.1 Top 50% | 1034 | 2,495 | 12.4 |
| 30 | Mooloolah State School Mooloolah Valley · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 55.1 Top 50% | 1012 | 230 | 12.9 |
| 31 | Maroochydore State High School Maroochydore · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 54.7 Top 50% | 1011 | 1,205 | 12.1 |
| 32 | Eudlo State School Eudlo · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 54.6 Top 50% | 1007 | 110 | 13.1 |
| 33 | Nirimba State Primary School Nirimba · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 54.4 Top 50% | 1023 | 665 | 14.5 |
| 34 | Tewantin State School Tewantin · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 54.2 Top 50% | 1018 | 560 | 14.7 |
| 35 | Noosa District State High School Cooroy · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 53.9 Top 50% | 1012 | 882 | 10.1 |
| 36 | Kuluin State School Kuluin · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 53.3 Top 50% | 1018 | 612 | 14.9 |
| 37 | Talara Primary College Currimundi · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 53.2 Top 50% | 1035 | 974 | 15.1 |
| 38 | Mountain Creek State School Mountain Creek · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 51.8 Top 50% | 1041 | 778 | 15.4 |
| 39 | Golden Beach State School Golden Beach · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 51.6 Top 50% | 1015 | 548 | 13.5 |
| 40 | Cooran State School Cooran · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 50.8 Top 50% | 1014 | 139 | 15.1 |
| 41 | Caloundra State High School Caloundra · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 50.3 Top 50% | 1004 | 1,316 | 11.7 |
| 42 | Pomona State School Pomona · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 48.5 Lower 50% | 1023 | 272 | 15.8 |
| 43 | Peachester State School Peachester · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 48.4 Lower 50% | 1001 | 104 | 13.3 |
| 44 | Burnside State High School Burnside · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 48.2 Lower 50% | 988 | 809 | 10.0 |
| 45 | Burnside State School Burnside · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 47.3 Lower 50% | 984 | 368 | 12.4 |
| 46 | Chancellor State College Sippy Downs · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | 46.5 Lower 50% | 1042 | 2,609 | 13.0 |
| 47 | Glass House Mountains State School Glass House Mountains · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 46.0 Lower 50% | 998 | 376 | 14.2 |
| 48 | Landsborough State School Landsborough · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 45.9 Lower 50% | 989 | 316 | 14.1 |
| 49 | Woombye State School Woombye · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 45.8 Lower 50% | 1014 | 423 | 14.3 |
| 50 | Bli Bli State School Bli Bli · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 44.1 Lower 50% | 1005 | 615 | 14.6 |
| 51 | Cooroy State School Cooroy · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 42.5 Lower 50% | 1006 | 336 | 14.4 |
| 52 | Beerwah State High School Beerwah · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 41.1 Lower 50% | 970 | 855 | 10.7 |
| 53 | Meridan State College Meridan Plains · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | 38.5 Lower 50% | 1013 | 1,795 | 12.3 |
| 54 | Maroochydore State School Maroochydore · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 37.8 Lower 50% | 969 | 222 | 14.0 |
| 55 | Nambour State College Nambour · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | 35.0 Lower 50% | 977 | 1,469 | 10.4 |
| 56 | Beerwah State School Beerwah · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 30.6 Lower 50% | 950 | 220 | 12.5 |
| 57 | Beerburrum State School Beerburrum · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 28.7 Lower 50% | 945 | 101 | 14.9 |
There are 57 public schools in Sunshine Coast eligible for this list; the top 57 are shown. Buderim Mountain State School in Buderim is ranked first with a Success Index of 73.0 and an ICSEA of 1096. 57 of the top 57 are government schools and 0 are Catholic or independent; the median ICSEA across the list is 1024.
The top 10 public schools in Sunshine Coast for 2025 are: 1. Buderim Mountain State School (Buderim); 2. Montville State School (Montville); 3. Chevallum State School (Chevallum); 4. Sunshine Beach State School (Sunshine Beach); 5. Maleny State School (Maleny); 6. Buddina State School (Buddina); 7. Mooloolaba State School (Mooloolaba); 8. Currimundi State School (Currimundi); 9. Coolum State High School (Coolum Beach); 10. Peregian Springs State School (Peregian Springs).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Sunshine Coast?
Buderim Mountain State School in Buderim ranks first among public schools in Sunshine Coast with a Success Index of 73.0 out of 100 and an ICSEA of 1096.
How are public schools in Sunshine Coast ranked?
Each school's Success Index combines five factors from ACARA's 2025 school profile data: ICSEA (50%), share of students in the top socio-educational quarter (15%), students per teacher (15%), five-year enrolment growth (10%) and five-year ICSEA trend (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type nationally. Schools with fewer than 80 students are excluded.
How many public schools are in the top 100 public schools in Sunshine Coast?
57 of the top 57 public schools in Sunshine Coast are government schools; 0 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.