| Maroochydore State High School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
 | |
| Coordinates | 26°39′15″S 153°04′30″E / 26.6543°S 153.0750°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, co-educational, secondary, day school |
| Motto | Niti et Servire (Latin for To Strive and to Serve) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Principal | David Samaha |
| Staff | ~100 |
| Enrolment | ~1100 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Green and gold |
| Mascot | Swan |
| Publication | Maroochy High News |
| Website | https://maroochydoreshs.eq.edu.au/ |
Maroochydore State High School (commonly abbreviated as 'MSHS') is a co-educational, state secondary school located on the Sunshine Coast in the town of Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia.[1] It is a Cricket School of Excellence.[2]
History
[edit]The school opened in 1964 with an enrolment of 200 students.[3]
In 2024, the school had an enrolment of 1,135 students with 99 teachers (92 full-time equivalent) and 49 non-teaching staff (36 full-time equivalent).[4]
Awards
[edit]- Queensland Schoolboy Cricket Champions 2007[5]
Notable alumni
[edit] | This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (April 2025) |
- Leanne Evans (Commonwealth Games silver medalist)
- Eric Hipwood (AFL player for the Brisbane Lions)
- Grant Kenny OAM (Ironman title. Bronze in Olympic Kayaking)
- Mal Meninga AM (Rugby League)
References
[edit]- ^ "Maroochydore State High School". Maroochydore State High School. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Maroochydore State High School (9 May 2009). Cricket Academy. (internet). Available from: "Maroochydore State High School – Cricket Academy". Archived from the original on 14 September 2009. Retrieved 9 May 2009.
- ^ "History". Maroochydore State High School. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Maroochydore State High School, School annual report 2024" (PDF). 2024. pp. 2, 6. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Maroochydore State High School". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2009.