Mountain Creek State High School vs The Industry School - Sunshine Coast
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Creek State High School
Mountain Creek · Government high school · 7-12
2,091 students · ICSEA 1043
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore · Independent high school · 10-12
226 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Mountain Creek State High School Mountain Creek QLD | The Industry School - Sunshine Coast Maroochydore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 269 | #56 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #528 of 1,472 | #483 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 2,091 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 1,007 / 1,084 | 65 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 345 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 325 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 20.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.5 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.0 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mountain Creek 4557 | Maroochydore 4558 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mountaincreekshs.eq.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/sunshine-coast-school/ |
The verdict
- •The Industry School - Sunshine Coast scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 59.5).
- •The Industry School - Sunshine Coast has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mountain Creek State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 20.5).
- •Mountain Creek State High School is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 226.
- •Mountain Creek State High School is a government school while The Industry School - Sunshine Coast is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Mountain Creek State High School better than The Industry School - Sunshine Coast?
On the Success Index, The Industry School - Sunshine Coast ranks higher (61.3 vs 59.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mountain Creek State High School and The Industry School - Sunshine Coast?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mountain Creek and Maroochydore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mountain Creek State High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Sunshine Coast has 20.5.
How do Mountain Creek State High School and The Industry School - Sunshine Coast rank in QLD?
Mountain Creek State High School is 68th of 269 and The Industry School - Sunshine Coast is 56th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.