Matthew Flinders Anglican College (MFAC) is an independent, co-educational day school located on Queensland's Sunshine Coast in Buderim, approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Brisbane. It has grown from an enrolment of 160 students in its foundation year, 1990, to over 1200 today. It includes a Primary School (Preparatory to Year 6) and a Secondary School (Years 7 to 12). The school is associated with the Anglican Church of Australia.
Outstanding Overall Position and NAPLAN results have seen Flinders named in local, state and national media as one of the top 100 schools in Australia, top 10 schools in Queensland and highest-achieving school on the Sunshine Coast.
The adjacent Flinders Early Learning Centre (FELC) was officially opened in 2007. MFAC offers an extensive co-curricular program and facilities include numerous computer labs, sports center and extensive music and drama department.
The Principal of the College for over 15 years, Mr Anthony Vincent, has announced he will be stepping down due to health reasons. Recruitment is under way for his replacement, expected to take over in 2014. Head of Secondary and Deputy Principal, Mr Gerry Price, has been appointed Acting Principal in the interim.
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