Schools in Cairns North QLD

There are 22 schools near Cairns North — 10 government, 7 Catholic, and 5 independent. Average ICSEA score is 979 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 15,532 students.

Total Schools
22
Avg ICSEA
979
Below Average
Students
15,532
Government
10

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All Schools near Cairns North

#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
Government Primary · Prep-6
1064
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 594 students
👩‍🏫 46 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 27% nationally
🪃 6% Indigenous
🌏 21% LBOTE
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#3
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1060
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 777 students
👩‍🏫 71 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 28% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 15% LBOTE
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#4
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1058
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 697 students
👩‍🏫 59 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 29% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 13% 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
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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#9
Government Primary · Prep-6
1016
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 864 students
👩‍🏫 62 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 46% nationally
🪃 19% Indigenous
🌏 43% LBOTE
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#10
Independent Secondary · 11-12
975
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,780 students
👩‍🏫 95 teachers
📊 19:1 ratio
📈 Top 64% nationally
🪃 14% Indigenous
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#11
Government Primary · Prep-6
974
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 774 students
👩‍🏫 52 teachers
📊 15:1 ratio
📈 Top 65% nationally
🪃 23% Indigenous
🌏 32% LBOTE
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#12
Catholic Primary · Prep-6
953
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 382 students
👩‍🏫 33 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 74% nationally
🪃 26% Indigenous
🌏 37% LBOTE
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#13
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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#14
Government Primary · Prep-6
887
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 482 students
👩‍🏫 51 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 92% nationally
🪃 45% Indigenous
🌏 50% LBOTE
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#15
Government Primary · Prep-6
797
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 381 students
👩‍🏫 36 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 97% nationally
🪃 61% Indigenous
🌏 44% LBOTE
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#16
Government Primary · Prep-6
784
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 481 students
👩‍🏫 45 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 98% nationally
🪃 59% Indigenous
🌏 70% LBOTE
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#17
Government Secondary
#20
Independent Secondary
#22

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cairns North QLD?

There are 22 schools near Cairns North — 10 government (public), 7 Catholic, and 5 independent schools.

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

The average ICSEA score for schools near Cairns North is 979. 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 North?

The highest-rated school near Cairns North 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 North centroid shown.