Schools in Cairns City QLD

There are 26 schools near Cairns City — 12 government, 9 Catholic, and 5 independent. Average ICSEA score is 964 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 17,696 students.

Total Schools
26
Avg ICSEA
964
Below Average
Students
17,696
Government
12

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All Schools near Cairns City

#1
Catholic Primary · Prep-6
1091
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 354 students
👩‍🏫 26 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 18% nationally
🪃 3% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#2
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1060
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 777 students
👩‍🏫 71 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 28% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 15% LBOTE
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#3
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1058
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 697 students
👩‍🏫 59 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 29% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#4
Catholic Primary · Prep-6
1035
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 399 students
👩‍🏫 29 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 38% nationally
🪃 4% Indigenous
🌏 12% LBOTE
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#5
Catholic Primary · Prep-6
1029
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 348 students
👩‍🏫 25 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 41% nationally
🪃 12% Indigenous
🌏 14% LBOTE
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#6
Catholic Primary · Prep-6
1025
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 506 students
👩‍🏫 35 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 42% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 16% LBOTE
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#7
Government Combined · Prep-12
1024
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 3,692 students
👩‍🏫 172 teachers
📊 21:1 ratio
📈 Top 43% nationally
🪃 17% Indigenous
🌏 14% LBOTE
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#8
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1023
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 949 students
👩‍🏫 81 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 43% nationally
🪃 7% Indigenous
🌏 14% LBOTE
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#9
Government Secondary · 7-12
1019
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,636 students
👩‍🏫 134 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 44% nationally
🪃 14% Indigenous
🌏 42% LBOTE
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#10
Government Primary · Prep-6
1016
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 864 students
👩‍🏫 62 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 46% nationally
🪃 19% Indigenous
🌏 43% LBOTE
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#11
Independent Secondary · 11-12
975
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,780 students
👩‍🏫 95 teachers
📊 19:1 ratio
📈 Top 64% nationally
🪃 14% Indigenous
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#12
Government Primary · Prep-6
974
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 774 students
👩‍🏫 52 teachers
📊 15:1 ratio
📈 Top 65% nationally
🪃 23% Indigenous
🌏 32% LBOTE
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#13
Catholic Primary · Prep-6
953
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 382 students
👩‍🏫 33 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 74% nationally
🪃 26% Indigenous
🌏 37% LBOTE
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#14
Government Combined · Prep-12
913
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 130 students
👩‍🏫 37 teachers
📊 4:1 ratio
📈 Top 86% nationally
🪃 42% Indigenous
🌏 24% LBOTE
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#15
Government Secondary · 7-12
908
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,784 students
👩‍🏫 156 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 88% nationally
🪃 34% Indigenous
🌏 54% LBOTE
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#16
Government Primary · Prep-6
887
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 482 students
👩‍🏫 51 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 92% nationally
🪃 45% Indigenous
🌏 50% LBOTE
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#17
Government Primary · Prep-6
860
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 530 students
👩‍🏫 38 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 94% nationally
🪃 45% Indigenous
🌏 35% LBOTE
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#18
Government Secondary · 7-12
854
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 750 students
👩‍🏫 72 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 95% nationally
🪃 48% Indigenous
🌏 40% LBOTE
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#19
Government Primary · Prep-6
797
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 381 students
👩‍🏫 36 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 97% nationally
🪃 61% Indigenous
🌏 44% LBOTE
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#20
Government Primary · Prep-6
784
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 481 students
👩‍🏫 45 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 98% nationally
🪃 59% Indigenous
🌏 70% LBOTE
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#23
#24
Independent Secondary
#25
Government Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cairns City QLD?

There are 26 schools near Cairns City — 12 government (public), 9 Catholic, and 5 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Cairns City?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Cairns City is 964. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Cairns City?

The highest-rated school near Cairns City by ICSEA score is Mother of Good Counsel School with an ICSEA of 1091 and 354 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of Cairns City centroid shown.