QLD · Independent Secondary
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore 4558 · 10-12
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast is an independent secondary school in Maroochydore, QLD offering 10-12. With an ICSEA score of 1054, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 226 enrolled students, with approximately 21 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
How The Industry School - Sunshine Coast compares
By ICSEA, The Industry School - Sunshine Coast ranks 49th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Maroochydore State School, a government primary school 0.5 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. The Industry School - Sunshine Coast scores 1054 — above average.
Enrolment and location
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Maroochydore
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast 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.
View full Maroochydore suburb profile →Schools near The Industry School - Sunshine Coast
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Industry School - Sunshine Coast | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroochydore State SchoolGovernment Primary · Maroochydore | 0.5 km | 969 | 85 lower | 222 |
| Arethusa College - Maroochydore CampusIndependent Secondary · Maroochydore | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Maroochydore State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Maroochydore | 1.4 km | 1011 | 43 lower | 1,205 |
| Stella Maris SchoolCatholic Primary · Maroochydore | 1.7 km | 1081 | 27 higher | 737 |
| Immanuel Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Buderim | 2.1 km | 1120 | 66 higher | 1,239 |
| Kuluin State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kuluin | 3.2 km | 1018 | 36 lower | 612 |
| Mooloolaba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooloolaba | 3.7 km | 1064 | 10 higher | 807 |
| Mountain Creek State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mountain Creek | 4.2 km | 1043 | 11 lower | 2,091 |
| Mountain Creek State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mountain Creek | 4.4 km | 1041 | 13 lower | 778 |
| Pacific Paradise State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pacific Paradise | 4.5 km | 1024 | 30 lower | 467 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Industry School - Sunshine Coast a government school?
No, The Industry School - Sunshine Coast is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does The Industry School - Sunshine Coast offer?
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast offers 10-12.
What is The Industry School - Sunshine Coast's ICSEA score?
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast has an ICSEA score of 1054, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Industry School - Sunshine Coast?
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast has 226 enrolled students, with approximately 21 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Industry School - Sunshine Coast?
The nearest schools to The Industry School - Sunshine Coast are Maroochydore State School (0.5 km), Arethusa College - Maroochydore Campus (0.7 km), Maroochydore State High School (1.4 km).
Where is The Industry School - Sunshine Coast located?
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast is located in Maroochydore, QLD 4558. Visit the school website at https://theindustryschool.com.au/sunshine-coast-school/.
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