St Thomas More Primary School
St Thomas More Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Sunshine Beach, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1086, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 578 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% 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 St Thomas More Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Thomas More Primary School ranks 125th 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 highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sunshine Beach State School, a government primary school 0.3 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. St Thomas More Primary School scores 1086, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Thomas More Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Sunshine Beach
St Thomas More Primary 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 St Thomas More Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Thomas More Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Beach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine Beach | 0.3 km | 1083 | 3 lower | 706 |
| Sunshine Beach State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Sunshine Beach | 0.6 km | 1043 | 43 lower | 1,405 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Thomas More Primary School a government school?
No, St Thomas More Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Thomas More Primary School offer?
St Thomas More Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Thomas More Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Thomas More Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1086, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Thomas More Primary School?
St Thomas More Primary School has 578 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Thomas More Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Thomas More Primary School are Sunshine Beach State School (0.3 km), Montessori Noosa (0.3 km), Noosa Flexible School (0.3 km).
Where is St Thomas More Primary School located?
St Thomas More Primary School is located in Sunshine Beach, QLD 4567. Visit the school website at http://www.stmsunshine.qld.edu.au.