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Sunshine Beach State School has been opened since 1982 and throughout this time they have created a successful school that has a strong focus on developing each learner in a challenging yet supportive environment. The school has undertaken a thorough accreditation process with the William Glasser Institute and as a result has achieved the ‘Quality School’ status, being Australia’s first accredited school. This accreditation examined and assured Sunshine Beach State School has in place a quality curriculum, quality teaching and quality relationships amongst staff, learners and the school community. Another element of a quality school is the enjoyment that learners and staff should experience at school. School should be fun and learning is fun at Sunshine Beach!

Talara Primary College, situated in Currimundi on the Sunshine Coast, is a P-6 Education Queensland State Primary School which caters for over 1100 keen and enthusiastic students eager to learn. Talara has earned an impressive reputation for its innovative curriculum which is recognised by both the school community and the wider educational community. The school is committed to high standards in all areas of education. It is well served by dedicated, enthusiastic, caring and committed staff who most willingly and ably share their talents and abilities with students and other professionals. Talara Primary College enjoys the support of a number of local business and community groups. The school employs an open and positive approach to parent volunteers which ensures the parent community feel welcomed to participate in their child’s learning experiences.

Tewantin State School is situated at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, approximately 10km up river from the tourist destination of Noosa.  The school has served the local community for over 125 years, and has a proud tradition of community involvement and academic achievement. Their teaching and non-teaching staff are very experienced, dedicated and have developed a strong loyalty to this school and its children. The school aims to inspire the community of learners and over the years a great deal of effort has gone into promoting the dignity and potential of each student in the school.

Located in the beautiful rural surrounds of Gympie, Victory College is an independent Co-educational Christian College for students from Prep to Year 12. Founded in 1980, the College is set on 26 scenic and well-maintained acres and, today, home to nearly 600 students. Victory College has separate precincts for Prep, Primary and Secondary students and a range of modern facilities including library, language centre, sports stadium, science labs, ovals, equestrian centre and more. Students have the opportunity to learn sports, music, dance and drama and also benefit from after school sport and ‘Tute time’ (optional after-school tuition). Caring and supportive teachers guide the students with a values-based education enabling them to explore, play and learn to the best of their potential.

The school’s vision of ‘Today’s effort, tomorrow’s success’ epitomises the attributes of a lifelong learner. The school and wider community is committed to working collaboratively and professionally so that all students can achieve their personal best, academically, socially, emotionally and physically whilst attending Woodford P-10 State School. The schools’ curriculum is aligned with the Australian Curriculum with a solid foundation in Literacy and Numeracy being a priority.  Overlying the distinctive learning groups, consisting of Prep-2 (Early Phase of Learning), Years 3-6 (Middle Phase of Learning), Year 7-10 (Junior/Secondary/Prep for Senior) and Students with Diverse Needs (P-10) is the whole school approach to teaching, learning, assessing and reporting.

Woombye State School is a vibrant school with an absolute focus on students and their learning. The teachers are committed to planning and preparing thoroughly in order to actively engage students in all curriculum areas. Staff are supportive of one another, the students and the community and a sense of pride in the school is enhanced by the genuine care and compassion displayed by all staff. The co-educational school caters for students from prep to year 6, averaging 20 classes in 2018. The school motto: ‘Achievement with Friendship’ reflects the quest for excellence in terms of academic, sporting, spiritual, cultural and personal development. The school recognises the importance of working with parents and the confidence to approach things differently to other schools in the district.​​​​​​

Palmwoods State School is located in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hinterland and services the community of Palmwoods and surrounding rural areas. They focus on harnessing the collective capacity of the school community to ignite the potential of every student.The school has a co-educational enrolment of about 490 students from Prep to Year 6. In addition, many parent and community volunteers work in the school supporting students and the school with a variety of learning experiences. Parents and caregivers are valued as an integral component of the school’s activities and as positive contributors to the success of your child’s school life.

Peachester State School is located in Peachester, Queensland, nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Opened in 1892 it has a solid history of providing high quality education for students in years Prep – 6. Their commitment is to continue supporting students in developing a strong foundation of learning skills. The school is situated on 8 acres and includes extensive play grounds, sport areas, vegetable gardens and Bush Tucker Track. Staff at Peachester State School are dedicated, and motivated encouraging a positive learning experience for young children. All students participate in the Australian curriculum through Education Queensland’s Curriculum into the Classroom lessons in English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography.

Mapleton State School has delightful students, cheerful, dedicated teachers, caring and committed support staff, and enjoy the ongoing support of our parents and community. Recent School Opinion Survey results showed that the students, staff and parents rated Mapleton State School as being above the State average in all areas. The school maintains an excellent reputation in the community and works together to achieve the best possible learning outcomes for our students, as well as creating a safe and caring environment for all students and the school community.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an independent Prep to Year 12 co-educational school located in Buderim, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The school seeks to enrol students who are able to make a positive contribution to the life of the College and who will benefit from its academic and co-curricular programs. Set on a beautifully treed and landscaped campus approximately 10 minutes’ drive from the coastal beaches, Flinders is well-known for its state-of-the-art Performance Centre, the unique and magical Early Learning Centre and the superb flood-lit sports ovals, among other impressive facilities, such as the brand new Aquatic Centre. Our students benefit from having all of the facilities on-site and readily accessible, not only during school hours but also beyond the school day via our extensive co-curricular program.

Maroochydore State School, established in 1924, is the hidden gem of Maroochydore, where you will find a supportive school community with warm smiles, helping hands, willing minds, strong caring hearts and active involvement. Maroochydore State School caters for students from a diverse range of cultures across Prep to Year 6 classrooms. The small school feel is enhanced by excellent facilities and large open areas for play and physical development. Staff are committed to enhancing the supportive and caring school environment by knowing every student and creating opportunities for the modern learner to further develop their skills and knowledge.

Education for Generations Ltd is a Montessori primary school in Noosa with strong links to the artist and cultural community on Noosa. Situated 8 minutes from Noosa National Park and Main Beach, the school is perfectly positioned being walking distance from ovals, Noosa Aquatic Centre, the Noosa Tennis Club and Gymnastics Centre, whilst surrounded by bushland, which will strengthen children’s interest in the Noosa biosphere.

Montville State School is situated high in the Blackall Ranges, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The school is situated in the main street of Montville village.  The school was founded in 1896 and with the introduction of the Prep year in 2006 offers quality education for Prep to Year 6 for approximately 100 students. Montville State School is a community school that encourages open and effective communication among teaching staff, students and parents.The school offers a diverse curriculum that covers all key learning areas as well as specialised subjects such as japanese, music and instrumental music. The school also has a comprehensive physical education program and provides religious education.

Mooloolaba State School is one of the founding schools on the Sunshine Coast, celebrating over 80 years of quality education. Over the years it has made a significant contribution to its community through developing children’s knowledge and skills enabling them to be active, participating and valuable members of the community.The school provides an exciting curriculum in a supportive environment and strives to have all students develop their ability to self manage their behaviour and learning with the guidance of an experienced and professional staff. With a strong sense of community, a rigorous curriculum, and a caring, nurturing professional teaching team, Mooloolaba State school is the perfect setting for students to begin a fantastic future. 

Mooloolah State School is set in the rolling hills of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and takes pride in its standing as a caring centre of education in the Mooloolah community with strong links to various local associations. The school provides a comprehensive education for all students in a safe, supportive and positive learning environment. The experienced and talented teaching staff ensure students are engaged in meaningful, interactive learning designed to cater to their diverse needs with integrated, well planned programs designed by year level teachers in consultation with a Head of Teaching & Learning, Specialist and Inclusion teachers.

Mountain Creek State School is one of the most exciting educational communities you will find anywhere in the world. Mountain Creek State School is well known for its high educational standards, supportive school culture, its engaging educational programs and a wide range of student achievements. Since opening in 1994, their motto of ‘Caring, Sharing and Learning Together’ has underpinned all aspects of school life at Mountain Creek State School. The school strives to ensure that students leave Mountain Creek State School with the confidence, skills and abilities to be able to contribute as valuable citizens of our global community, to have a healthy respect for themselves and others, and a burning desire to make a difference.

Nambour Christian College makes sure that students are equipped with all the necessary knowledge and information to fulfil their potential. The school provides a dynamic learning environment that covers all bases, from academic endeavours, to sporting and artistic opportunities and a supportive Christian community that aims to provide guidance and support throughout their formative years. This ensures that every student receives a well-rounded, comprehensive education that enriches them intellectually, culturally and spiritually.

Nambour State College was founded in 2016, resulting from the amalgamation of Nambour State High School and Nambour State School. Two of the oldest schools on the Sunshine Coast had co-existed for decades and decided to join forces to help provide the best possible education for their students. Students enjoy extensive facilities and resources in this large campus in the heart of Nambour. Whatever age your child joins the college, they will benefit from common teaching and support programs that run from prep through to year 12. Literacy and numeracy development will run seamlessly for the 13 years of schooling and students can easily accelerate their learning.

Noosaville State School aims to encourage all students to “Be the Best You Can Be.” The school’s ethos is one of CARING; where the 4 Cs – Care for yourself, others, the school and learning are embedded into the students’ daily lives. Noosaville is a supportive, community school where students receive a quality primary education in prep through to year six classes. Experienced professional staff work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence, creating inclusive, engaging and challenging learning environments for each individual student. The classrooms are modern, climate controlled and complemented by the latest technology. Beautiful well maintained, child friendly play spaces and playgrounds, undercover areas and extensive sporting facilities also add to the positive learning environment.

North Arm State School is a community school with a strong orientation towards caring for each other with a focus on academic outcomes. Students, staff and parents consistently provide positive feedback about their experience at the school and students also consistently demonstrate very high levels of academic achievement in the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy annual tests. The school also has a strong reputation in the social and cultural areas, through extra-curricular opportunities such as our Marimba Program the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program and our suite of cultural pursuits such as Drama classes, Art classes, the Instrumental Music Program, school choir and rock band.  Many students are also taking advantage of the Coding Programs offered for both beginners and experienced coders.

Our Lady of the Rosary offers students a sound academic education in a Catholic environment. They are a co-educational Catholic Parish School situated on the Sunshine Coast, in the picturesque beachside city of Caloundra.  Being a small school of 335 students in Prep to Year Six (14 classes) enables the school to be a tightly-knit community, sharing with students and parents a welcoming family atmosphere, great community spirit and an active parent body. The school has a caring, progressive staff and offers a dynamic, evolving curriculum, based on academic excellence, gospel values and spiritual awareness.