Maroochydore State High School

Maroochydore State High School
Location
160 Maroochydore Rd, Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
Coordinates	26°39′15″S153°04′30″E / 26.6543°S 153.0750°E / -26.6543; 153.0750
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

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

• Queensland Schoolboy Cricket Champions 2007 ^[5]

Notable alumni

• 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

1. "Maroochydore State High School". Maroochydore State High School. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
2. 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.
3. "History". Maroochydore State High School. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
4. "Maroochydore State High School, School annual report 2024" (PDF). 2024. pp. 2, 6. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
5. "Maroochydore State High School". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2009.