Maroochydore State School
Maroochydore State School is a government primary school in Maroochydore, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 969, it sits in the 33rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 222 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Maroochydore QLD 4558. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Maroochydore State School compares
By ICSEA, Maroochydore State School ranks 611th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Arethusa College - Maroochydore Campus, an independent secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Maroochydore State School scores 969, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Maroochydore
Maroochydore State School is located in Maroochydore, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,360/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 20,629.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Maroochydore suburb profileSchools near Maroochydore State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Maroochydore State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Industry School - Sunshine CoastIndependent Secondary · Maroochydore | 0.5 km | 1054 | 85 higher | 226 |
| Maroochydore State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Maroochydore | 0.9 km | 1011 | 42 higher | 1,205 |
| Stella Maris SchoolCatholic Primary · Maroochydore | 1.2 km | 1081 | 112 higher | 737 |
| Immanuel Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Buderim | 2.1 km | 1120 | 151 higher | 1,239 |
| Kuluin State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kuluin | 2.8 km | 1018 | 49 higher | 612 |
| Mooloolaba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooloolaba | 4.1 km | 1064 | 95 higher | 807 |
| Pacific Paradise State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pacific Paradise | 4.3 km | 1024 | 55 higher | 467 |
| Mountain Creek State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mountain Creek | 4.4 km | 1043 | 74 higher | 2,091 |
| Mountain Creek State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mountain Creek | 4.7 km | 1041 | 72 higher | 778 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maroochydore State School a government school?
Yes, Maroochydore State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Maroochydore State School offer?
Maroochydore State School offers Prep-6.
What is Maroochydore State School's ICSEA score?
Maroochydore State School has an ICSEA score of 969, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Maroochydore State School?
Maroochydore State School has 222 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Maroochydore State School?
The nearest schools to Maroochydore State School are Arethusa College - Maroochydore Campus (0.2 km), The Industry School - Sunshine Coast (0.5 km), Maroochydore State High School (0.9 km).
Where is Maroochydore State School located?
Maroochydore State School is located in Maroochydore, QLD 4558. Visit the school website at https://maroochydoress.eq.edu.au.