Maleny Independent School (Maleny)
23 Coral Street, Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Independent School (Maleny) is an independent secondary school in Maleny, QLD for Years 7–9 with about 69 students. Its ICSEA is 996, where the national average is 1000.
Annual report (2025) ↗ on the publisher's site. About this link
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Maleny Independent School describes itself as supporting young people who have faced barriers to education through personalised learning pathways. Its stated principles include "Belonging Before Learning", safety, wellbeing and kindness. Its listed campus is in Beerwah, Queensland, with classroom-based learning, and the school emphasises relationships, an inclusive community and helping students reconnect with learning and build confidence.
Often praised
- Personalised learning pathways
- Inclusive, relationship-focused community
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleny State High School | Maleny | Public high school | 6.6 km | 1,029 | 647 |
| Blackall Range Independent School (Kureelpa) | Kureelpa | Independent k–12 / combined | 13.8 km | 1,039 | 108 |
| St John's College (Nambour) | Nambour | Catholic high school | 15.4 km | 1,059 | 927 |
| Burnside State High School | Burnside | Public high school | 16.1 km | 988 | 809 |
| Nambour Christian College (Woombye) | Woombye | Independent k–12 / combined | 16.4 km | 1,083 | 1,309 |
| Suncoast Christian College (Woombye) | Woombye | Independent k–12 / combined | 16.9 km | 1,084 | 1,136 |
| Nambour State College | Nambour | Public k–12 / combined | 17.7 km | 977 | 1,469 |
| Sunshine Coast Grammar School (Forest Glen) | Forest Glen | Independent k–12 / combined | 18.8 km | 1,133 | 1,472 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in QLD
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay Christian College (Quarry St, North Mackay) | North Mackay | Independent high school · 7-12 | 879 | 1,000 |
| Faith Lutheran College - Plainland (Plainland) | Plainland | Independent high school · 7-12 | 848 | 1,014 |
| Australian Industry Trade College - Ipswich (North Ipswich) | North Ipswich | Independent high school · 10-12 | 208 | 1,017 |
| Tec-NQ (Douglas) | Douglas | Independent high school · 10-12 | 375 | 972 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.