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Coolum State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​Situated in an extraordinary bushland environment, close to a surf beach
  2. Students and staff are friendly and caring
  3. We offer a wide range of experiences, with a focus on excellence, student leadership and participation
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Principal's welcome

​​​​​​​​​As Acting Principal of Coolum State High School, I feel very privileged to be leading 1 of the best schools in Queensland. We welcome all of our International Students to Coolum State High School and we know that you too will enjoy attending school every day!

Our teachers are a passionate, professional team who are dedicated to every student succeeding in a culture of unconditional care, respect and excellence.

Relationships and wellbeing

We help our students build strong relationships to ensure they have the opportunity to develop perseverance and resilience in a caring environment.

Community

Our students respectfully consider and care about global problems, as well as community issues closer to home.

Learning

Everyone is expected to perform to their own personal excellence. We have high expectations with high support.

At Coolum State High School, we aim to foster a desire for continual improvement, individual success and personal fulfillment for all of our students.

School overview

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Coolum State High School is located only 1km from the stunning Coolum Beach, right at the heart of the Sunshine Coast.

Our progressive secondary school offers a wide range of academic and vocational education and training programs with a school culture that values and encourages students to excel.

We encourage our students to excel in academic, vocational, cultural, music, sporting and community endeavours in a supportive educational environment.

You can also join in our range of committees and councils to develop your personal leadership skills.

Our committed, experienced and caring staff focus on care, safety, respect and excellence in every part of school life.

Our International Student Program enables our students to become active global citizens, with a deep knowledge of international issues and an intercultural understanding.

Coolum State High School won the state showcase award for academic excellence in 2024.​

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
HSA
High School Study Abroad

Special programs

  • Academy programs
    • Australian Rules Football League (AFL)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Chess
    • Dance
    • Netball
    • Robotics
    • Rugby League
    • Surfing
  • Aquatic practices, snorkelling, boating
  • Aerospace, building and construction, design, hospitality
  • Legal studies, music extension, psychology, tourism, visual art
  • Certificate courses
    • Business
    • Crime and justice
    • Health and nursing
    • Sport and recreation
  • Technology-based teaching and learning
  • Subject-based supervised excursions to facilitate practical learning
  • Vibrant international student program​

Extracurricular activities

  • Debating and public speaking
  • Learn-to-surf program
  • Instrumental music
  • Extensive range of academic competitions
  • School-based work experience
  • Year-level leadership development programs
  • ​Marine research and geography trips
  • ISP excursions to Australia Zoo, K'g​ari (Fraser Island), Moreton Island, Tangalooma and Lady Musgrave Island​

School facilities

  • Smart Futures centre
  • State-of-the-art Gagal Gira Instrumental Centre with music recording studio and soundproof rehearsal spaces
  • Performing arts centre, art gallery and dance studio
  • Computer and science laboratories, innovative design lab, extensive manual arts, graphics, hospitality study facilities and practical art rooms with kiln
  • Multipurpose indoor sports centre with basketball and netball courts, outdoor basketball facility, sports oval, football fields and gymnasium​

Tertiary pathways

  • University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)—headstart program
  • TAFE Queensland
  • University of Queensland (UQ) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT)​

Languages

  • ​Japanese (junior and senior)
  • French​​

Homestay and accommodation

By living with an Australian host family international students become part of the local community and have a fantastic opportunity to practise their English in a safe and caring home environment.

Students have their own bedroom with study facilities, three meals a day, and access to transport to and from school, and to school activities.

Read more about homestay and accommodation options.

Holiday adventure programs

Holiday adventure programs are an exciting and safe way for students to travel and sightsee during school holidays.

All holiday adventures are fully guided and escorted by qualified teachers and staff to ensure student safety.

Find out more about our holiday adventure programs.

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Disclaimer

The information and data in this webpage is subject to change without notice. Before submitting your application, if you are interested in:

  • a particular subject, sport, program or extracurricular activity offered by an EQI school; or
  • particular school facilities;

please contact EQI or the school directly to confirm it will be offered and/or available in the year you intend to study.
Last updated 16 May 2025