Coolum State High School is a well resourced, progressive secondary school located on the Sunshine Coast. Our focus is excellence in academic, vocational, cultural, sporting and community endeavours delivered in a supportive educational environment.

We have a broad range of academic and vocational education and training programs. Students develop personal leadership skills through their involvement in a range of committees and councils, which are supported by our committed, experienced and caring staff. Coolum SHS, a great place to belong.

With a central location on Queensland Sunshine Coast, Coolum SHS is close to a number of tourist attractions and within approximately a two hour drive of Coolum Beach (including the Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island and Brisbane). Public transport includes buses and trains (to the Gold Coast and Brisbane).

The International Student Program at Coolum State High School is committed to a rich, multifaceted learning opportunities for students from abroad. Coolum State High School is committed to providing students with experiences which allow them to become active global citizens, with a deep understanding of international issues and intercultural understanding. International students develop friendships for life and add to the richness and diversity of the school community.

Year established: 1985
Number of students: 1096
Website: www.coolumshs.eq.edu.au
Address: Havana Road East Coolum Beach QLD 4573

3 reasons to choose Coolum State High School

• Situated in an extraordinary bushland environment, close to a surf beach
• Students and staff are friendly, caring and make Coolum High a good place to belong
• We offer a wide range of experiences, with a focus on academic excellence and student leadership and participation

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• Excellence program (basketball, cheerleading, surfing, Touch football, wind symphony)
• School based apprenticeships
• Japanese language program
• Driver education program
• Geospatial information technology

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Annual Arts Expo
• Annual Year 12 conference
• Cheerleading
• Stage, concert and rock bands
• Debating and Public speaking
• Learn-to-surf program
• Brilliant musicians and music recording studio
• Robotics and Coding Club
• Extensive range of academic competitions
• School-based work experience
• Year level leadership development programs

 

Languages

• Japanese

 

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Computer and science laboratories
• Performing Arts centre and art gallery
• State-of-the-art building for work focusing on science, technology, engineering and digital topics
• Sports oval and football grounds
• Tennis, basketball, netball, beach volleyball courts
• Art and video conferencing facilities
• Library and internet access
• Practical art rooms
• Extensive manual arts, hospitality and textile study facilities
• Multipurpose indoor sports centre with basketball courts

 

AWARDS

• Winner of BP Grant for year 9 Geography to develop extensive fire plan of school
• 8 teachers with ICT Pedagogical Licence
• Teacher received $5000 Smart Classrooms Teaching Excellence Award
• 3 winners of 10 in Queensland in Google Art Awards
• National Award winner for Clean Beach Challenge
• Young Legends Award, integrating Science projects
• Suncoast Eisteddfod winners, Fusion Band Tour

 

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

• School staff are district leaders in Technology Studies
• Study Tours (Japan, Korea)
• Registered Training organisation for VET courses in Media and Multi Media, Work Place Practices, Business Services, IT, Engineering, Furnishing, Tourism
• School teacher Spatial Technologies in Schools Project Officer at USC