QLD · Independent Combined
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School
Kuranda 4881 · Prep-8
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is an independent combined school in Kuranda, QLD offering Prep-8. With an ICSEA score of 1059, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 157 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
How Cairns Hinterland Steiner School compares
By ICSEA, Cairns Hinterland Steiner School ranks 108th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kuranda District State College, a government combined school 3.4 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 Hinterland Steiner School scores 1059 — above average.
Enrolment and location
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Kuranda
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is located in Kuranda, QLD — a suburb with a median household income of $1,284/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 3,273.
View full Kuranda suburb profile →Schools near Cairns Hinterland Steiner School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cairns Hinterland Steiner School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuranda District State CollegeGovernment Combined · Kuranda | 3.4 km | 862 | 197 lower | 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cairns Hinterland Steiner School a government school?
No, Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Cairns Hinterland Steiner School offer?
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School offers Prep-8.
What is Cairns Hinterland Steiner School's ICSEA score?
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School has an ICSEA score of 1059, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cairns Hinterland Steiner School?
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School has 157 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cairns Hinterland Steiner School?
The nearest schools to Cairns Hinterland Steiner School are Kuranda District State College (3.4 km).
Where is Cairns Hinterland Steiner School located?
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is located in Kuranda, QLD 4881. Visit the school website at https://www.chss.qld.edu.au/.