Cairns School of Distance Education
Cairns School of Distance Education is a government combined school in Manunda, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1024, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 3,692 enrolled students, with approximately 21 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% 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 School of Distance Education compares
By ICSEA, Cairns School of Distance Education ranks 151st of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Trinity Bay State High School, a government secondary 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 School of Distance Education scores 1024, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Cairns School of Distance Education, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Manunda
Cairns School of Distance Education 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 School of Distance Education
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cairns School of Distance Education | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 0.1 km | 908 | 116 lower | 1,784 |
| The BUSY SchoolIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 0.7 km | 975 | 49 lower | 1,780 |
| Cairns West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Manunda | 0.9 km | 784 | 240 lower | 481 |
| St Francis Xavier's SchoolCatholic Primary · Manunda | 1.0 km | 953 | 71 lower | 382 |
| Parramatta State SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta Park | 1.3 km | 887 | 137 lower | 482 |
| Balaclava State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroobool | 1.6 km | 797 | 227 lower | 381 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Parramatta Park | 1.7 km | 1029 | 5 higher | 348 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cairns School of Distance Education a government school?
Yes, Cairns School of Distance Education is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cairns School of Distance Education offer?
Cairns School of Distance Education offers Prep-12.
What is Cairns School of Distance Education's ICSEA score?
Cairns School of Distance Education has an ICSEA score of 1024, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cairns School of Distance Education?
Cairns School of Distance Education has 3,692 enrolled students, with approximately 21 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cairns School of Distance Education?
The nearest schools to Cairns School of Distance Education are Trinity Bay State High School (0.1 km), FNQ Vocational Academy (0.4 km), The BUSY School (0.7 km).
Where is Cairns School of Distance Education located?
Cairns School of Distance Education is located in Manunda, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at https://cairnssde.eq.edu.au.