Schools in Sunshine Coast, QLD
There are 81 schools in Sunshine Coast, Queensland (local government area): 43 primary, 13 secondary, 22 combined. 54 are government schools and 27 are non-government. Together they enrol about 56,572 students.
Schools
81
Students
56,572
Median ICSEA
1040
Australian average is 1000
Top Success Index
75.3
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
Sunshine Coast school rankings
All ranked schools, ordered by Success Index.
- 175Matthew Flinders Anglican CollegeBuderim · Independent CombinedICSEA 1155 · 1,426 students
- 273Buderim Mountain State SchoolBuderim · Government PrimaryICSEA 1096 · 1,183 students
- 372Sunshine Coast Grammar SchoolForest Glen · Independent CombinedICSEA 1133 · 1,472 students
- 469Montville State SchoolMontville · Government PrimaryICSEA 1072 · 91 students
- 569Montessori International CollegeForest Glen · Independent CombinedICSEA 1104 · 276 students
- 669St Andrew's Anglican CollegePeregian Springs · Independent CombinedICSEA 1143 · 1,459 students
- 768Chevallum State SchoolChevallum · Government PrimaryICSEA 1054 · 456 students
- 868Pacific Lutheran CollegeMeridan Plains · Independent CombinedICSEA 1114 · 1,204 students
- 968Immanuel Lutheran CollegeBuderim · Independent CombinedICSEA 1120 · 1,239 students
- 1067Caloundra City Private SchoolPelican Waters · Independent CombinedICSEA 1095 · 228 students
- 1167Our Lady of the Rosary SchoolCaloundra · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1092 · 321 students
- 1266Maleny State SchoolMaleny · Government PrimaryICSEA 1050 · 409 students
- 1365Siena Catholic CollegeSippy Downs · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1073 · 889 students
- 1465Suncoast Christian CollegeWoombye · Independent CombinedICSEA 1084 · 1,136 students
- 1565Noosa Pengari Steiner SchoolDoonan · Independent CombinedICSEA 1089 · 324 students
- 1665Peregian Beach CollegePeregian Beach · Independent CombinedICSEA 1069 · 347 students
- 1765Buddina State SchoolBuddina · Government PrimaryICSEA 1057 · 742 students
- 1865Mooloolaba State SchoolMooloolaba · Government PrimaryICSEA 1064 · 807 students
- 1964Caloundra Christian CollegeCaloundra · Independent CombinedICSEA 1058 · 438 students
- 2064Currimundi State SchoolCurrimundi · Government PrimaryICSEA 1041 · 619 students
- 2163Stella Maris SchoolMaroochydore · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1081 · 737 students
- 2263Coolum Beach Christian CollegeCoolum Beach · Independent CombinedICSEA 1081 · 491 students
- 2363Coolum State High SchoolCoolum Beach · Government SecondaryICSEA 1040 · 1,551 students
- 2463Peregian Springs State SchoolPeregian Springs · Government PrimaryICSEA 1059 · 1,028 students
- 2562Coolum State SchoolCoolum Beach · Government PrimaryICSEA 1046 · 1,004 students
- 2662St John's CollegeNambour · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1059 · 927 students
- 2762Palmview State Secondary CollegePalmview · Government SecondaryICSEA 1021 · 379 students
- 2862Siena Catholic Primary SchoolSippy Downs · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1081 · 616 students
- 2961Palmview State Primary SchoolPalmview · Government PrimaryICSEA 1037 · 596 students
- 3061Nambour Christian CollegeWoombye · Independent CombinedICSEA 1083 · 1,309 students
- 3161The Industry School - Sunshine CoastMaroochydore · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1054 · 226 students
- 3261Glenview State SchoolGlenview · Government PrimaryICSEA 1062 · 251 students
- 3361Mapleton State SchoolMapleton · Government PrimaryICSEA 1048 · 177 students
- 3461Notre Dame CollegeBells Creek · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1066 · 216 students
- 3560Palmwoods State SchoolPalmwoods · Government PrimaryICSEA 1030 · 485 students
- 3660Mountain Creek State High SchoolMountain Creek · Government SecondaryICSEA 1043 · 2,091 students
- 3759Baringa State Primary SchoolBaringa · Government PrimaryICSEA 1032 · 930 students
- 3858Eumundi State SchoolEumundi · Government PrimaryICSEA 1052 · 578 students
- 3957Caloundra State SchoolCaloundra · Government PrimaryICSEA 1027 · 481 students
- 4057Pacific Paradise State SchoolPacific Paradise · Government PrimaryICSEA 1024 · 467 students
- 4157Yandina State SchoolYandina · Government PrimaryICSEA 1004 · 365 students
- 4256Maleny State High SchoolMaleny · Government SecondaryICSEA 1029 · 647 students
- 4356Brightwater State SchoolMountain Creek · Government PrimaryICSEA 1055 · 733 students
- 4455Baringa State Secondary CollegeBaringa · Government SecondaryICSEA 1007 · 677 students
- 4555North Arm State SchoolNorth Arm · Government PrimaryICSEA 1031 · 356 students
- 4655Kawana Waters State CollegeBokarina · Government CombinedICSEA 1034 · 2,495 students
- 4755Mooloolah State SchoolMooloolah Valley · Government PrimaryICSEA 1012 · 230 students
- 4855Maroochydore State High SchoolMaroochydore · Government SecondaryICSEA 1011 · 1,205 students
- 4955Eudlo State SchoolEudlo · Government PrimaryICSEA 1007 · 110 students
- 5054Nirimba State Primary SchoolNirimba · Government PrimaryICSEA 1023 · 665 students
- 5153Kuluin State SchoolKuluin · Government PrimaryICSEA 1018 · 612 students
- 5253Talara Primary CollegeCurrimundi · Government PrimaryICSEA 1035 · 974 students
- 5353St Joseph's Primary SchoolNambour · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1045 · 341 students
- 5453Blackall Range Independent SchoolKureelpa · Independent CombinedICSEA 1039 · 108 students
- 5553Good Samaritan Catholic CollegeBli Bli · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1050 · 1,246 students
- 5652Unity CollegeCaloundra West · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1065 · 1,450 students
- 5752Mountain Creek State SchoolMountain Creek · Government PrimaryICSEA 1041 · 778 students
- 5852Golden Beach State SchoolGolden Beach · Government PrimaryICSEA 1015 · 548 students
- 5950Caloundra State High SchoolCaloundra · Government SecondaryICSEA 1004 · 1,316 students
- 6048Peachester State SchoolPeachester · Government PrimaryICSEA 1001 · 104 students
- 6148Burnside State High SchoolBurnside · Government SecondaryICSEA 988 · 809 students
- 6247Burnside State SchoolBurnside · Government PrimaryICSEA 984 · 368 students
- 6347Chancellor State CollegeSippy Downs · Government CombinedICSEA 1042 · 2,609 students
- 6446Glass House Mountains State SchoolGlass House Mountains · Government PrimaryICSEA 998 · 376 students
- 6546Landsborough State SchoolLandsborough · Government PrimaryICSEA 989 · 316 students
- 6646Woombye State SchoolWoombye · Government PrimaryICSEA 1014 · 423 students
- 6744Glasshouse Christian CollegeBeerwah · Independent CombinedICSEA 1039 · 1,180 students
- 6844Bli Bli State SchoolBli Bli · Government PrimaryICSEA 1005 · 615 students
- 6941Beerwah State High SchoolBeerwah · Government SecondaryICSEA 970 · 855 students
- 7039Meridan State CollegeMeridan Plains · Government CombinedICSEA 1013 · 1,795 students
- 7138Maroochydore State SchoolMaroochydore · Government PrimaryICSEA 969 · 222 students
- 7235Nambour State CollegeNambour · Government CombinedICSEA 977 · 1,469 students
- 7331Beerwah State SchoolBeerwah · Government PrimaryICSEA 950 · 220 students
- 7429Beerburrum State SchoolBeerburrum · Government PrimaryICSEA 945 · 101 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Flinders Anglican College Buderim · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 75.3 Top 25% | 1155 | 1,426 | 12.2 |
| 2 | Buderim Mountain State School Buderim · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 73.0 Top 25% | 1096 | 1,183 | 16.3 |
| 3 | Sunshine Coast Grammar School Forest Glen · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 72.2 Top 25% | 1133 | 1,472 | 11.9 |
| 4 | Montville State School Montville · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 69.3 Top 25% | 1072 | 91 | 13.2 |
| 5 | Montessori International College Forest Glen · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 69.2 Top 25% | 1104 | 276 | 10.3 |
| 6 | St Andrew's Anglican College Peregian Springs · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 68.9 Top 25% | 1143 | 1,459 | 14.3 |
| 7 | Chevallum State School Chevallum · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 68.2 Top 25% | 1054 | 456 | 12.9 |
| 8 | Pacific Lutheran College Meridan Plains · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 67.9 Top 25% | 1114 | 1,204 | 13.2 |
| 9 | Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 67.8 Top 25% | 1120 | 1,239 | 15.1 |
| 10 | Caloundra City Private School Pelican Waters · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 67.2 Top 25% | 1095 | 228 | 11.3 |
| 11 | Our Lady of the Rosary School Caloundra · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 66.7 Top 25% | 1092 | 321 | 16.9 |
| 12 | Maleny State School Maleny · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 65.7 Top 25% | 1050 | 409 | 14.6 |
| 13 | Siena Catholic College Sippy Downs · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 65.0 Top 50% | 1073 | 889 | 13.0 |
| 14 | Suncoast Christian College Woombye · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 65.0 Top 50% | 1084 | 1,136 | 13.8 |
| 15 | Noosa Pengari Steiner School Doonan · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 64.9 Top 50% | 1089 | 324 | 11.0 |
| 16 | Peregian Beach College Peregian Beach · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 64.9 Top 50% | 1069 | 347 | 10.0 |
| 17 | Buddina State School Buddina · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 64.8 Top 50% | 1057 | 742 | 15.2 |
| 18 | Mooloolaba State School Mooloolaba · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 64.5 Top 50% | 1064 | 807 | 15.8 |
| 19 | Caloundra Christian College Caloundra · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 64.3 Top 50% | 1058 | 438 | 11.8 |
| 20 | Currimundi State School Currimundi · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 64.2 Top 50% | 1041 | 619 | 14.7 |
| 21 | Stella Maris School Maroochydore · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 63.4 Top 50% | 1081 | 737 | 16.6 |
| 22 | Coolum Beach Christian College Coolum Beach · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 63.3 Top 50% | 1081 | 491 | 13.6 |
| 23 | Coolum State High School Coolum Beach · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 62.9 Top 50% | 1040 | 1,551 | 13.3 |
| 24 | Peregian Springs State School Peregian Springs · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 62.9 Top 50% | 1059 | 1,028 | 15.5 |
| 25 | Coolum State School Coolum Beach · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 62.3 Top 50% | 1046 | 1,004 | 14.9 |
| 26 | St John's College Nambour · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 62.1 Top 50% | 1059 | 927 | 14.1 |
| 27 | Palmview State Secondary College Palmview · Secondary · 7-10 | Government | 62.0 Top 50% | 1021 | 379 | 10.1 |
| 28 | Siena Catholic Primary School Sippy Downs · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 61.5 Top 50% | 1081 | 616 | 18.4 |
| 29 | Palmview State Primary School Palmview · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 61.4 Top 50% | 1037 | 596 | 13.6 |
| 30 | Nambour Christian College Woombye · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 61.3 Top 50% | 1083 | 1,309 | 14.6 |
| 31 | The Industry School - Sunshine Coast Maroochydore · Secondary · 10-12 | Independent | 61.3 Top 50% | 1054 | 226 | 20.5 |
| 32 | Glenview State School Glenview · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 60.7 Top 50% | 1062 | 251 | 14.6 |
| 33 | Mapleton State School Mapleton · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 60.7 Top 50% | 1048 | 177 | 15.4 |
| 34 | Notre Dame College Bells Creek · Combined · Prep-7 | Catholic | 60.5 Top 50% | 1066 | 216 | 12.0 |
| 35 | Palmwoods State School Palmwoods · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 60.0 Top 50% | 1030 | 485 | 13.9 |
| 36 | Mountain Creek State High School Mountain Creek · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 59.5 Top 50% | 1043 | 2,091 | 13.0 |
| 37 | Baringa State Primary School Baringa · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 59.2 Top 50% | 1032 | 930 | 15.6 |
| 38 | Eumundi State School Eumundi · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 57.8 Top 50% | 1052 | 578 | 15.1 |
| 39 | Caloundra State School Caloundra · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 57.4 Top 50% | 1027 | 481 | 14.3 |
| 40 | Pacific Paradise State School Pacific Paradise · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 57.1 Top 50% | 1024 | 467 | 13.9 |
| 41 | Yandina State School Yandina · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 56.8 Top 50% | 1004 | 365 | 14.1 |
| 42 | Maleny State High School Maleny · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 56.2 Top 50% | 1029 | 647 | 11.5 |
| 43 | Brightwater State School Mountain Creek · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 56.0 Top 50% | 1055 | 733 | 15.0 |
| 44 | Baringa State Secondary College Baringa · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 55.4 Top 50% | 1007 | 677 | 11.1 |
| 45 | North Arm State School North Arm · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 55.3 Top 50% | 1031 | 356 | 14.5 |
| 46 | Kawana Waters State College Bokarina · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | 55.1 Top 50% | 1034 | 2,495 | 12.4 |
| 47 | Mooloolah State School Mooloolah Valley · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 55.1 Top 50% | 1012 | 230 | 12.9 |
| 48 | Maroochydore State High School Maroochydore · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 54.7 Top 50% | 1011 | 1,205 | 12.1 |
| 49 | Eudlo State School Eudlo · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 54.6 Top 50% | 1007 | 110 | 13.1 |
| 50 | Nirimba State Primary School Nirimba · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 54.4 Top 50% | 1023 | 665 | 14.5 |
| 51 | Kuluin State School Kuluin · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 53.3 Top 50% | 1018 | 612 | 14.9 |
| 52 | Talara Primary College Currimundi · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 53.2 Top 50% | 1035 | 974 | 15.1 |
| 53 | St Joseph's Primary School Nambour · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 52.8 Top 50% | 1045 | 341 | 16.2 |
| 54 | Blackall Range Independent School Kureelpa · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 52.7 Top 50% | 1039 | 108 | 11.2 |
| 55 | Good Samaritan Catholic College Bli Bli · Combined · Prep-12 | Catholic | 52.5 Top 50% | 1050 | 1,246 | 14.9 |
| 56 | Unity College Caloundra West · Combined · Prep-12 | Catholic | 51.9 Top 50% | 1065 | 1,450 | 14.0 |
| 57 | Mountain Creek State School Mountain Creek · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 51.8 Top 50% | 1041 | 778 | 15.4 |
| 58 | Golden Beach State School Golden Beach · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 51.6 Top 50% | 1015 | 548 | 13.5 |
| 59 | Caloundra State High School Caloundra · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 50.3 Top 50% | 1004 | 1,316 | 11.7 |
| 60 | Peachester State School Peachester · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 48.4 Lower 50% | 1001 | 104 | 13.3 |
| 61 | Burnside State High School Burnside · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 48.2 Lower 50% | 988 | 809 | 10.0 |
| 62 | Burnside State School Burnside · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 47.3 Lower 50% | 984 | 368 | 12.4 |
| 63 | Chancellor State College Sippy Downs · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | 46.5 Lower 50% | 1042 | 2,609 | 13.0 |
| 64 | Glass House Mountains State School Glass House Mountains · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 46.0 Lower 50% | 998 | 376 | 14.2 |
| 65 | Landsborough State School Landsborough · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 45.9 Lower 50% | 989 | 316 | 14.1 |
| 66 | Woombye State School Woombye · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 45.8 Lower 50% | 1014 | 423 | 14.3 |
| 67 | Glasshouse Christian College Beerwah · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 44.4 Lower 50% | 1039 | 1,180 | 15.2 |
| 68 | Bli Bli State School Bli Bli · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 44.1 Lower 50% | 1005 | 615 | 14.6 |
| 69 | Beerwah State High School Beerwah · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 41.1 Lower 50% | 970 | 855 | 10.7 |
| 70 | Meridan State College Meridan Plains · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | 38.5 Lower 50% | 1013 | 1,795 | 12.3 |
| 71 | Maroochydore State School Maroochydore · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 37.8 Lower 50% | 969 | 222 | 14.0 |
| 72 | Nambour State College Nambour · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | 35.0 Lower 50% | 977 | 1,469 | 10.4 |
| 73 | Beerwah State School Beerwah · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 30.6 Lower 50% | 950 | 220 | 12.5 |
| 74 | Beerburrum State School Beerburrum · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 28.7 Lower 50% | 945 | 101 | 14.9 |
Best primary schools in Sunshine Coast
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75.3
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
Buderim · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,426 students · ICSEA 1155
73.0
Buderim Mountain State School
Buderim · Government primary · Prep-6
1,183 students · ICSEA 1096
72.2
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Forest Glen · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1133
69.3
Montville State School
Montville · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 1072
69.2
Montessori International College
Forest Glen · Independent combined · Prep-12
276 students · ICSEA 1104
Best high schools in Sunshine Coast
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75.3
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
Buderim · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,426 students · ICSEA 1155
72.2
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Forest Glen · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1133
69.2
Montessori International College
Forest Glen · Independent combined · Prep-12
276 students · ICSEA 1104
68.9
St Andrew's Anglican College
Peregian Springs · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,459 students · ICSEA 1143
67.9
Pacific Lutheran College
Meridan Plains · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1114
Other schools
Special schools and very small schools are listed but not ranked.
68.2
The River School
Maleny · Independent primary · Prep-6
77 students · ICSEA 1074
49.6
My Independent School
Beerwah · Independent high school · 7-11
69 students · ICSEA 996
40.2
Kenilworth State Community College
Kenilworth · Government primary · Prep-6
44 students · ICSEA 983
37.4
Conondale State School
Conondale · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 970
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Currimundi Special School
Dicky Beach · Government special · Prep-12
177 students · ICSEA 1006
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Nambour Special School
Burnside · Government special · Prep-12
132 students · ICSEA 1002
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Palmview State Special School
Palmview · Government special · Prep-12
102 students · ICSEA 1023
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sunshine Coast?
Matthew Flinders Anglican College has the highest Success Index in Sunshine Coast (75.3/100, Top 25% of combined schools nationally).
How many schools are in Sunshine Coast?
There are 81 schools in Sunshine Coast, Queensland (local government area): 43 primary, 13 secondary, 22 combined. 54 are government schools and 27 are non-government. Together they enrol about 56,572 students.
Are there public high schools in Sunshine Coast?
Yes. Coolum State High School, Palmview State Secondary College, Mountain Creek State High School, Maleny State High School, Baringa State Secondary College and 8 more are government schools offering secondary years in Sunshine Coast.