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Maryborough State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​​​Be part of a proud and supportive regional community close to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and within easy reach of the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane
  2. Enjoy opportunities and professional links in sports (rowing, football, rugby and hockey) and innovation (coding, robotics and STEM)
  3. Be part of our commitment to 'Value, Develop and Empower' every student
Students in their blazers outside Students in sports Students in a wood work class Student doing live production Student applying makeup on another student with a teacher helping School music performance School buildings

Principal's welcome

​Welcome to Maryborough State High School (SHS).

Since 1881, Maryborough SHS has demonstrated the very best in public school education on the Fraser Coast. With our long history, heritage-listed environment and impressive record of student success we offer you a truly unique learning experience.

As a student you have opportunities in and outside the classroom. Our high-​performance expectations, personalised attention and an outstanding staff contribute to students' lives through a shared vision that ensures everyone is valued, developed and empowered to achieve their very best.

Being a Maryborough State High student means something special. Past students contribute to society at the highest levels of public life, in business and the community, and tell us of their passion for the school and the opportunities it provided.

We have a passion for knowledge, learning and curiosity and our core values of 'Respect, Responsibility and Results', along with our motto 'Non Sine Pulvere Palma' (No Prize Without Effort), show our commitment to work and reward.

On behalf of all our students and staff we look forward to welcoming you to our Maryborough State High family.

School overview

Number of students

Year school established

School website

Since 1881, Maryborough State High School has exemplified excellence in education. Our school community is proud to be part of the outstanding 144-year commitment to educating students, both in terms of academic outcomes and their development as lifelong learners.

Today, Maryborough State High School offers a flexible learning environment exemplified by our students having opportunities to engage in a variety of academic, sporting, cultural and community programs.

Set in the stunning Fraser Coast, Maryborough is immersed in history. Only a short drive to Hervey Bay and the beautiful beaches provides the gateway to K'gari. Hervey Bay is a unique location for humpback whales—there is no place like Hervey Bay on any other humpback migratory path anywhere in the world.

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
RSA
Regional Study Abroad

Special programs

  • Soccer Academy (only regional school with links to Brisbane Roar Football Club)
  • Hockey, soccer, basketball, netball and rugby academies
  • Large range of nationally recognised training courses on offer at the school

Extracurricular activities

  • Rowing (only school on the Fraser Coast)
  • Fraser Pop—a pop culture festival organised and managed on-site by Diploma of Business students
  • Hockey, soccer, basketball, netball and rugby teams
  • Community events and representation
  • School play
  • Music and the arts showcase
  • Instrumental music program​

School facilities

  • New, state-of-the-art performing arts block
  • New outdoor sporting fields
  • Trade training centre
  • Fully air-conditioned classrooms
  • Hair salon training facility
  • Commercial kitchen and restaurant facilities
  • Refurbished and modernised classrooms
  • Local history museum
  • Indigenous garden​

Tertiary pathways

  • Connectivity and partnerships with University of the Sunshine Coast adjacent to the school
  • TAFE Queensland pathways

Languages

  • Japanese
  • Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian and Spanish via distance education​

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.

Contact details

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