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.
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.