QLD · Government Secondary
Cairns State High School
Cairns North 4870 · 7-12
Cairns State High School is a government secondary school in Cairns North, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1019, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,636 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 42% have a language background other than English.
How Cairns State High School compares
By ICSEA, Cairns State High School ranks 94th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Monica's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Cairns State High School scores 1019 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Cairns State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Cairns North
Cairns State High School is located in Cairns North, QLD — a suburb with a median household income of $1,402/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 5,334.
View full Cairns North suburb profile →Schools near Cairns State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cairns State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Cairns | 0.6 km | 1058 | 39 higher | 697 |
| Mungalla Silver Lining School - Carins Temporary FacilityIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mastery Schools Australia - Cairns CampusIndependent Combined · Cairns | 0.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Indie School, Logan - Parramatta Park CampusIndependent Secondary · Parramatta Park | 1.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Parramatta State SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta Park | 1.1 km | 887 | 132 lower | 482 |
| St Augustine's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Cairns | 1.1 km | 1060 | 41 higher | 777 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Parramatta Park | 1.2 km | 1029 | 10 higher | 348 |
| The BUSY SchoolIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 1.3 km | 975 | 44 lower | 1,780 |
| FNQ Vocational AcademyGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 1.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Trinity Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 1.9 km | 908 | 111 lower | 1,784 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cairns State High School a government school?
Yes, Cairns State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cairns State High School offer?
Cairns State High School offers 7-12.
What is Cairns State High School's ICSEA score?
Cairns State High School has an ICSEA score of 1019, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cairns State High School?
Cairns State High School has 1,636 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cairns State High School?
The nearest schools to Cairns State High School are St Monica's College (0.6 km), Mungalla Silver Lining School - Carins Temporary Facility (0.7 km), Mastery Schools Australia - Cairns Campus (0.8 km).
Where is Cairns State High School located?
Cairns State High School is located in Cairns North, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at https://cairnsshs.eq.edu.au.