Cairns West State School
Cairns West State School is a government primary school in Manunda, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 784, it sits in the 2nd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 481 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 59% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 70% have a language background other than English.
Manunda QLD 4870. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cairns West State School compares
By ICSEA, Cairns West State School ranks 1,107th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Francis Xavier's School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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 against the national average
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 West State School scores 784, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Cairns West State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Manunda
Cairns West State School is located in Manunda, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,069/wk and median rent of $259/wk. Population: 5,191.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Manunda suburb profileSchools near Cairns West State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cairns West State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier's SchoolCatholic Primary · Manunda | 0.1 km | 953 | 169 higher | 382 |
| Cairns School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Manunda | 0.9 km | 1024 | 240 higher | 3,692 |
| Trinity Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 1.0 km | 908 | 124 higher | 1,784 |
| Balaclava State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroobool | 1.4 km | 797 | 13 higher | 381 |
| The BUSY SchoolIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 1.6 km | 975 | 191 higher | 1,780 |
| Whitfield State SchoolGovernment Primary · Whitfield | 2.0 km | 974 | 190 higher | 774 |
| Edge Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Edge Hill | 2.1 km | 1016 | 232 higher | 864 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cairns West State School a government school?
Yes, Cairns West State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cairns West State School offer?
Cairns West State School offers Prep-6.
What is Cairns West State School's ICSEA score?
Cairns West State School has an ICSEA score of 784, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cairns West State School?
Cairns West State School has 481 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cairns West State School?
The nearest schools to Cairns West State School are St Francis Xavier's School (0.1 km), Holy Spirit College - Manoora Campus (0.7 km), Cairns School of Distance Education (0.9 km).
Where is Cairns West State School located?
Cairns West State School is located in Manunda, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at https://cairnswestss.eq.edu.au.