Maroochydore State High School vs Noosa District State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 30 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maroochydore State High School
Maroochydore · Government high school · 7-12
1,205 students · ICSEA 1011
Noosa District State High School
Cooroy · Government high school · 7-12
882 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Maroochydore State High School Maroochydore QLD | Noosa District State High School Cooroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 269 | #95 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #634 of 1,472 | #659 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,205 | 882 |
| Girls / boys | 614 / 591 | 438 / 444 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 228 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 161 | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.2 | 86.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.9 | 44.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Maroochydore 4558 | Cooroy 4563 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | maroochydoreshs.eq.edu.au | noosadistrictshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.7 vs 53.9).
- •Noosa District State High School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa District State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.1).
- •Maroochydore State High School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 882.
- •Maroochydore State High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -25%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maroochydore State High School better than Noosa District State High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maroochydore State High School and Noosa District State High School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Maroochydore and Cooroy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maroochydore State High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noosa District State High School has 10.1.
How do Maroochydore State High School and Noosa District State High School rank in QLD?
Maroochydore State High School is 88th of 269 and Noosa District State High School is 95th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.