Schools in Sunshine Beach QLD

There are 5 schools near Sunshine Beach — 2 government, 2 Catholic, and 1 independent. Average ICSEA score is 1045 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 2,849 students.

Total Schools
5
Avg ICSEA
1045
Above Average
Students
2,849
Government
2

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All Schools near Sunshine Beach

#1
Catholic Primary · Prep-6
1086
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 578 students
👩‍🏫 39 teachers
📊 15:1 ratio
📈 Top 19% nationally
🪃 1% Indigenous
🌏 6% LBOTE
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#2
Government Primary · Prep-6
1083
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 706 students
👩‍🏫 56 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 20% nationally
🪃 3% Indigenous
🌏 26% LBOTE
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#3
Independent Primary · Prep-6
1057
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 58 students
👩‍🏫 5 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 29% nationally
🪃 7% Indigenous
🌏 24% LBOTE
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#4
Government Secondary · 7-12
1043
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,405 students
👩‍🏫 130 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 34% nationally
🪃 3% Indigenous
🌏 16% LBOTE
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#5
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
958
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 102 students
👩‍🏫 12 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 72% nationally
🪃 15% Indigenous
🌏 3% LBOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sunshine Beach QLD?

There are 5 schools near Sunshine Beach — 2 government (public), 2 Catholic, and 1 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Sunshine Beach?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Sunshine Beach is 1045. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Sunshine Beach?

The highest-rated school near Sunshine Beach by ICSEA score is St Thomas More Primary School with an ICSEA of 1086 and 578 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of Sunshine Beach centroid shown.