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The Daily Sunshine Coast

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Education hub

Sunshine Coast education

Local school news, term holiday dates and a directory of schools and tertiary options across Sunshine Coast.

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Education news

Schools
Coast schools brace for record enrolment numbers in 2026
Education
New STEM hub opens at Sunshine Coast high school
Education
Bus route changes for hinterland school students
Tertiary
USC announces new marine science scholarships

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Queensland school holidays

Holiday	Dates
Term 1 holidays	5 Apr – 21 Apr 2026
Term 2 holidays	28 Jun – 13 Jul 2026
Term 3 holidays	20 Sep – 6 Oct 2026
Summer holidays	12 Dec 2026 – 24 Jan 2027

Dates apply to Queensland state schools. Catholic and independent schools may differ.

Local schools directory

Public
Maroochydore State High School
Maroochydore
Public
Mountain Creek State High School
Mountain Creek
Public
Buderim Mountain State School
Buderim
Catholic
St John's College
Nambour
Catholic
Siena Catholic College
Sippy Downs
Independent
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Forest Glen
Independent
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
Buderim
Catholic
Good Samaritan Catholic College
Bli Bli

University & TAFE

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
Sippy Downs main campus, with sites at Petrie, Caboolture, Fraser Coast and Gympie.
The region's home university, with strong programs in nursing, education, marine science and business.
TAFE Queensland — Sunshine Coast
Campuses at Mooloolaba, Nambour and Maroochydore.
Vocational training in trades, hospitality, health, IT and creative industries.