Kuranda District State College
Kuranda District State College is a government combined school in Kuranda, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 862, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 285 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 50% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Kuranda QLD 4881. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kuranda District State College compares
By ICSEA, Kuranda District State College ranks 298th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cairns Hinterland Steiner School, an independent combined school 3.4 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. Kuranda District State College scores 862, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Kuranda District State College, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Kuranda
Kuranda District State College is located in Kuranda, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,284/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 3,273.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kuranda suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Kuranda District State College a government school?
Yes, Kuranda District State College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kuranda District State College offer?
Kuranda District State College offers Prep-12.
What is Kuranda District State College's ICSEA score?
Kuranda District State College has an ICSEA score of 862, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kuranda District State College?
Kuranda District State College has 285 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kuranda District State College?
The nearest schools to Kuranda District State College are Cairns Hinterland Steiner School (3.4 km).
Where is Kuranda District State College located?
Kuranda District State College is located in Kuranda, QLD 4881. Visit the school website at https://kurandadistrictsc.eq.edu.au.