Maroochydore State High School
Maroochydore State High School is a government secondary school in Maroochydore, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1011, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,205 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% 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 High School compares
By ICSEA, Maroochydore State High School ranks 106th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Stella Maris School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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 High School scores 1011, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Maroochydore
Maroochydore State High 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 High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Maroochydore State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris SchoolCatholic Primary · Maroochydore | 0.4 km | 1081 | 70 higher | 737 |
| Maroochydore State SchoolGovernment Primary · Maroochydore | 0.9 km | 969 | 42 lower | 222 |
| The Industry School - Sunshine CoastIndependent Secondary · Maroochydore | 1.4 km | 1054 | 43 higher | 226 |
| Kuluin State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kuluin | 1.9 km | 1018 | 7 higher | 612 |
| Immanuel Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Buderim | 1.9 km | 1120 | 109 higher | 1,239 |
| Buderim Mountain State SchoolGovernment Primary · Buderim | 4.0 km | 1096 | 85 higher | 1,183 |
| Pacific Paradise State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pacific Paradise | 4.5 km | 1024 | 13 higher | 467 |
| Mooloolaba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooloolaba | 4.7 km | 1064 | 53 higher | 807 |
| Mountain Creek State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mountain Creek | 4.7 km | 1043 | 32 higher | 2,091 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maroochydore State High School a government school?
Yes, Maroochydore State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Maroochydore State High School offer?
Maroochydore State High School offers 7-12.
What is Maroochydore State High School's ICSEA score?
Maroochydore State High School has an ICSEA score of 1011, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Maroochydore State High School?
Maroochydore State High School has 1,205 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Maroochydore State High School?
The nearest schools to Maroochydore State High School are Stella Maris School (0.4 km), Arethusa College - Maroochydore Campus (0.7 km), Maroochydore State School (0.9 km).
Where is Maroochydore State High School located?
Maroochydore State High School is located in Maroochydore, QLD 4558. Visit the school website at https://maroochydoreshs.eq.edu.au.