Maroochydore State High School
160 Maroochydore Road, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Maroochydore State High School is a government secondary school in Maroochydore, QLD for Years 7–12 with about 1,205 students. Its ICSEA is 1,011, 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
Based on publicly available information online, Maroochydore State High School is a co-educational state secondary school on the Sunshine Coast offering a broad curriculum alongside specialty subjects such as marine science, aquatic practices, aerospace engineering, hospitality, film/TV and new media, music and art. Its DRIVE excellence programs (including Academic Excellence, Music Excellence, Creative Studies, Next Gen and a Sports Development Program) support students with academic, sporting and creative talent. An active Parents and Citizens' Association supports the school community.
Often praised
- Marine science & aerospace specialty subjects
- DRIVE excellence & scholarship programs
- Active P&C community group
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NAPLAN
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Gifted and accelerated programs
DRIVE Program - Next Gen (academic)
Many comprehensive public high schools run their own class or program for high-ability students, under names such as Gifted and Talented, Academic Extension, Academic Excellence (common in Queensland), Enrichment or SEAL. These are not a department program: each school sets its own entry (often a test or application in Year 6) and class size. Listed only where the school's own website describes a dedicated class; check details with the school.
- Year levels
- 7–9
- Entry
- Application and interview
Source: department page ↗. Check current entry dates with the school.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran College (Buderim) | Buderim | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.9 km | 1,120 | 1,239 |
| Mountain Creek State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Mountain Creek | Public high school | 4.6 km | 1,043 | 2,091 |
| Matthew Flinders Anglican College (Buderim) | Buderim | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.2 km | 1,155 | 1,426 |
| Montessori International College (Forest Glen) | Forest Glen | Independent k–12 / combined | 7.0 km | 1,104 | 276 |
| Siena Catholic College (Sippy Downs) | Sippy Downs | Catholic high school | 7.1 km | 1,073 | 889 |
| Chancellor State College | Sippy Downs | Public k–12 / combined | 7.6 km | 1,042 | 2,609 |
| Sunshine Coast Grammar School (Forest Glen) | Forest Glen | Independent k–12 / combined | 7.9 km | 1,133 | 1,472 |
| Good Samaritan Catholic College (Bli Bli) | Bli Bli | Catholic k–12 / combined | 8.5 km | 1,050 | 1,246 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeronga State High School | Yeronga | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,020 | 1,011 |
| Noosa District State High School | Cooroy | Public high school · 7-12 | 882 | 1,012 |
| Sandgate District State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Deagon | Public high school · 7-12 | 993 | 1,010 |
| Pacific Pines State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Pacific Pines | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,193 | 1,009 |
| Wavell State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Wavell Heights | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,522 | 1,008 |
| Centenary Heights State High School | Centenary Heights | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,738 | 1,006 |
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.