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Educating for Excellence in Learning and Life
Matthew Flinders Anglican College is a leading co-educational independent school on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, educating more than 1,400 students from Prep to Year 12 with a focus on excellence in learning and life.
Nationally recognised for educational excellence and innovation, Flinders was named Primary School of the Year (Non-Government) at the Australian Education Awards in 2023 and a 5-Star Best School in Australia by The Educator in 2025.
The College is also consistently recognised for innovation in curriculum and sustainability, including awards for the Flinders Farm program and the Year to RISE Year 9 curriculum.
YOU ARE INVITED to view our interactive map and book a personalised College tour of our rainforest-fringed campus.
Join us for our upcoming Admissions events, a wonderful opportunity to discover for yourself why Flinders is one of Queensland's leading private schools.
Our Flinders Early Learning Centre is also a highly respected offering, with a child-centred Reggio Emilia experience to ensure our youngest learners grow through inviting, fun and creative adventures.
Learning and Achieving at Flinders
Matthew Flinders Anglican College is a leading Queensland independent school with a proven record of academic excellence.
Our passionate staff and community is united by a shared belief that every student has the capacity to flourish when inspired by excellent teaching, supported wellbeing and a culture of high expectations.
Inside and outside the classroom, we empower every student to thrive academically, socially and personally through personalised, real-world learning and a breadth of extension, enrichment and global programs that develop both excellence and character.
Extension programs challenge students to reach their potential, such as our Advanced Mathematics, Music EDGE programs and Flinders Elite Athlete Program.
Co-curricular passions are explored through diverse opportunities, from the Sport, Music and Dramatic Arts programs, to the ENIGMA STEM program; the da Vinci Decathlon club; and the Round Square student exchanges to countries across the globe, building students' service learning capacity and leadership skills.
Our Awards
Our College Principal
Ms Michelle Carroll
Ms Michelle Carroll is an outstanding leader with a passion for and academic interest in adolescent wellbeing.
In January 2024, Michelle was appointed the fifth Principal of Matthew Flinders Anglican College. As College Principal, Michelle is committed to upholding Flinders’ core values of compassion, courage, integrity and respect, and nurturing a thriving community of learning, active participation and a sense of belonging.
Throughout her career, Michelle has continually sought opportunities to develop professionally, with certifications and licenses gained in finance management and leadership programs through the Melbourne Business School, Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership. Michelle was also awarded a two-year School Leader Fellowship by the Menzies Foundation.
Co-Curricular
Students at Flinders are encouraged to embrace the rich and diverse co-curricular opportunities available to them as an integral part of the Flinders curriculum from Prep to Year 12.
Opportunities abound across music, sport, the dramatic arts, community service, outdoor adventure, Round Square exchange and service learning, environmental projects and more.
Through these diverse range of experiences, our students develop their personal character and wellbeing. They also enjoy building friendships and connections, and exploring their skills, passions and potential.
Our Values
Students at Flinders are encouraged to learn the College values of Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Respect.
These core values are central to our students developing the character and competencies for a rewarding and successful life of leadership, wellbeing and contribution in the wider world.
What's Happening at Flinders
UPCOMING EVENTS
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LATEST NEWS
- Flinders Volunteers Support the Community Meal
Students, staff and parents from Matthew Flinders Anglican College are sharing their time, care and culinary skills to support the Community Meal program run byRead More - 2025 Round Square Reflections and 2026 Opportunities
Matthew Flinders Anglican College proudly provided many outstanding Round Square opportunities for our students in 2025, enabling our Secondary students to embrace global citizenship throughRead More - Beyond Flinders with FEAP student Luca Widmer
Luca Widmer graduated with the Flinders Class of 2025, including 18 FEAP students. In this Q&A profile, Luca reflects on his journey at Matthew FlindersRead More
Acknowledgement of Country
Matthew Flinders Anglican College was built on the Mooloolah Plains at the foot of Buderim Mountain. It is framed by the tidal Mountain Creek traversing the campus; the Stringybark Trees which give their name to our street; and is visited by the Eastern Grey Kangaroos who are frequent neighbours on the grounds. The College acknowledges that the Land upon which we work, meet and play is Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi Country, a Land that was never ceded nor sold.
We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the Land, the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi people, to Elders past, present and emerging, recognising the spiritual connection they have with the land, water, sky and sea.
We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
May we learn from and with them to care for the Land.
