Maryborough State High School has largest cohort in its history

A Maryborough school has welcomed its largest cohort of students since it opened its doors 142 years ago.

Students of Maryborough State High School.

Maryborough State High School has welcomed its biggest cohort of students in its 142 year history.

When the new school year began on January 23, 225 Year 7 students started their high school journey at the Kent Street campus, growing the school’s enrolments to almost 1400.

Principal Simon Done said the numbers had grown from 650 in 2015, with the past few years being a time of great results at the school.

Mr Done, himself recognised late in 2022 by the Australian Education Awards list of outstanding educators, was also at the helm when the school was inducted into the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards Hall of Fame in 2022, for consistent outstanding work in the field of Education over the past five years.

Students of Maryborough State High School.

The school has recently undertaken a significant partnership with Central Queensland University, with students starting university courses in Education, Health, Law, Animal Studies and other fields while still at high school.

Recently, the school has proven a cradle for sporting success with close to 40 students receiving state and national team selection in a number of sports.

Plans for further expansion are underway, with the school commencing a full school review in 2023 to create a strategic plan for 2024-2027 in the coming year, which will include public consultation as part of the process.

Limited places are still available in Year 10 to 12.

Contact the school on 4120 9333 or [e-mail].