Coolum State High School
Coolum State High School is a government secondary school in Coolum Beach, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1040, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,551 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Coolum Beach QLD 4573. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Coolum State High School compares
By ICSEA, Coolum State High School ranks 64th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is St Andrew's Anglican College, an independent combined school 1.2 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. Coolum State High School scores 1040, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Coolum State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Coolum Beach
Coolum State High School is located in Coolum Beach, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,600/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 9,152.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coolum Beach suburb profileSchools near Coolum State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Coolum State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Peregian Springs | 1.2 km | 1143 | 103 higher | 1,459 |
| Peregian Springs State SchoolGovernment Primary · Peregian Springs | 1.6 km | 1059 | 19 higher | 1,028 |
| Peregian Beach CollegeIndependent Combined · Peregian Beach | 3.1 km | 1069 | 29 higher | 347 |
| Coolum State SchoolGovernment Primary · Coolum Beach | 3.8 km | 1046 | 6 higher | 1,004 |
| Coolum Beach Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Coolum Beach | 5.4 km | 1081 | 41 higher | 491 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coolum State High School a government school?
Yes, Coolum State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Coolum State High School offer?
Coolum State High School offers 7-12.
What is Coolum State High School's ICSEA score?
Coolum State High School has an ICSEA score of 1040, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Coolum State High School?
Coolum State High School has 1,551 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Coolum State High School?
The nearest schools to Coolum State High School are St Andrew's Anglican College (1.2 km), Peregian Springs State School (1.6 km), Peregian Beach College (3.1 km).
Where is Coolum State High School located?
Coolum State High School is located in Coolum Beach, QLD 4573. Visit the school website at https://coolumshs.eq.edu.au.