Mother of Good Counsel School
Mother of Good Counsel School is a Catholic primary school in Cairns North, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1091, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 354 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Cairns North QLD 4870. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mother of Good Counsel School compares
By ICSEA, Mother of Good Counsel School ranks 114th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Edge Hill State School, a government primary school 1.6 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. Mother of Good Counsel School scores 1091, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mother of Good Counsel School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Cairns North
Mother of Good Counsel School is located in Cairns North, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,402/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 5,334.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cairns North suburb profileSchools near Mother of Good Counsel School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mother of Good Counsel School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Edge Hill | 1.6 km | 1016 | 75 lower | 864 |
| Cairns State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cairns North | 2.2 km | 1019 | 72 lower | 1,636 |
| The BUSY SchoolIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 2.3 km | 975 | 116 lower | 1,780 |
| Trinity Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 2.6 km | 908 | 183 lower | 1,784 |
| St Monica's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Cairns | 2.6 km | 1058 | 33 lower | 697 |
| Cairns School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Manunda | 2.7 km | 1024 | 67 lower | 3,692 |
| Parramatta State SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta Park | 2.9 km | 887 | 204 lower | 482 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mother of Good Counsel School a government school?
No, Mother of Good Counsel School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mother of Good Counsel School offer?
Mother of Good Counsel School offers Prep-6.
What is Mother of Good Counsel School's ICSEA score?
Mother of Good Counsel School has an ICSEA score of 1091, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mother of Good Counsel School?
Mother of Good Counsel School has 354 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mother of Good Counsel School?
The nearest schools to Mother of Good Counsel School are Edge Hill State School (1.6 km), Cairns State High School (2.2 km), The BUSY School (2.3 km).
Where is Mother of Good Counsel School located?
Mother of Good Counsel School is located in Cairns North, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at http://www.mogc.qld.edu.au.