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Educating for Excellence in Learning and Life
Matthew Flinders Anglican College is a leading co-educational independent school on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland proudly providing an education for excellence in learning and life for 1,400 students from Prep to Year 12.
Flinders was honoured to be recognised nationally as the 'Primary School of the Year (Non-Government)' in the 2023 Australian Education Awards.
And in 2024, Flinders accepted a Sustainable Programs Award by The Educator for its Flinders Farm Program and was named an Excellence Awardee in the "Innovation in Curriculum Design Award" at the Australian Education Awards. Flinders is also proud to be a 5-Star Innovative School, awarded for the past three years by The Educator.
Our College was founded in 1990—marking 35 years of academic excellence in 2025. As a strong and caring community, we continue to nurture a holistic, vibrant and caring learning environment where every student is supported to reach their academic potential, embrace rich co-curricular opportunities and develop their character and skills for improved health and wellbeing, and to contribute to a better world.
YOU ARE INVITED to view our interactive map and book a personalised College tour of our rainforest-fringed campus. We also invite you to one of our upcoming Admissions events, a wonderful opportunity to discover for yourself why Flinders is one of Queensland's leading 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 has a proven record of academic excellence and is consistently ranked among the top schools in Queensland, with our Primary School endorsed as the top independent school in the nation.
Our students thrive in a culture of exceptional scholarship and a culture of deep learning and engagement. Our vibrant learning environment offers personalised, holistic and real-world opportunities across all areas of the curriculum.
Extension programs such as our Advanced Mathematics, Music EDGE programs and Flinders Elite Athlete Program challenge high-achieving students to reach their potential. Meanwhile, such opportunities as our international Round Square membership enable our students to become global citizens as they explore different cultures, be of service and contribute positively to the world.
Flinders' strong academic reputation is a reflection of curious and confident students who are motivated to learn and excel. Student wellbeing is a priority, and we aim for every student at Flinders to understand that they are seen, cared for, listened to, respected and supported by a compassionate and dedicated school community.
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
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LATEST NEWS
- Flinders Secondary Students Qualify for State Finals of 2025 da Vinci Decathlon
On Thursday, 8 May, 32 Secondary students across four teams in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 represented Matthew Flinders Anglican College at the regionalRead More - Tickets on Sale for "Chicago" By Flinders Dramatic Arts, 10-12 June
It’s the longest-running musical on Broadway, and now it’s our turn! “Chicago” is on at the Flinders Performance Centre in Buderim on the Sunshine CoastRead More - Beyond Flinders Profile with William Finch, Class of 2018
Old Flinderian William Finch graduated with our Class of 2018 as the Flinders College Captain. In this Q&A, William reflects on the lessons he learnedRead 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.
