Sunshine Beach State School
Sunshine Beach State School is a government primary school in Sunshine Beach, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1083, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 706 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Sunshine Beach QLD 4567. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sunshine Beach State School compares
By ICSEA, Sunshine Beach State School ranks 133rd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Montessori Noosa, an independent primary 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. Sunshine Beach State School scores 1083, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sunshine Beach State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach State School is located in Sunshine Beach, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,735/wk and median rent of $495/wk. Population: 2,480.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sunshine Beach suburb profileSchools near Sunshine Beach State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sunshine Beach State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunshine Beach | 0.3 km | 1086 | 3 higher | 578 |
| Sunshine Beach State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Sunshine Beach | 0.9 km | 1043 | 40 lower | 1,405 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunshine Beach State School a government school?
Yes, Sunshine Beach State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sunshine Beach State School offer?
Sunshine Beach State School offers Prep-6.
What is Sunshine Beach State School's ICSEA score?
Sunshine Beach State School has an ICSEA score of 1083, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sunshine Beach State School?
Sunshine Beach State School has 706 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sunshine Beach State School?
The nearest schools to Sunshine Beach State School are Montessori Noosa (0.2 km), St Thomas More Primary School (0.3 km), Noosa Flexible School (0.4 km).
Where is Sunshine Beach State School located?
Sunshine Beach State School is located in Sunshine Beach, QLD 4567. Visit the school website at https://sunshinebeachss.eq.edu.au.