Sunshine Beach State High School
Sunshine Beach State High School is a government secondary school in Sunshine Beach, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1043, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,405 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% 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 High School compares
By ICSEA, Sunshine Beach State High School ranks 58th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Noosa Flexible School, a Catholic secondary school 0.6 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 High School scores 1043, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sunshine Beach State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach State High 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 High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sunshine Beach State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunshine Beach | 0.6 km | 1086 | 43 higher | 578 |
| Sunshine Beach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine Beach | 0.9 km | 1083 | 40 higher | 706 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunshine Beach State High School a government school?
Yes, Sunshine Beach State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sunshine Beach State High School offer?
Sunshine Beach State High School offers 7-12.
What is Sunshine Beach State High School's ICSEA score?
Sunshine Beach State High School has an ICSEA score of 1043, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sunshine Beach State High School?
Sunshine Beach State High School has 1,405 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sunshine Beach State High School?
The nearest schools to Sunshine Beach State High School are Noosa Flexible School (0.6 km), St Thomas More Primary School (0.6 km), Montessori Noosa (0.8 km).
Where is Sunshine Beach State High School located?
Sunshine Beach State High School is located in Sunshine Beach, QLD 4567. Visit the school website at https://sunshinebeachhigh.eq.edu.au.