St Francis Xavier's School
St Francis Xavier's School is a Catholic primary school in Manunda, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 953, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 382 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% 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 St Francis Xavier's School compares
By ICSEA, St Francis Xavier's School ranks 712th 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 7th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cairns West State School, a government 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. St Francis Xavier's School scores 953, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis Xavier's 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 Manunda
St Francis Xavier's 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 St Francis Xavier's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis Xavier's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Manunda | 0.1 km | 784 | 169 lower | 481 |
| Cairns School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Manunda | 1.0 km | 1024 | 71 higher | 3,692 |
| Trinity Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 1.1 km | 908 | 45 lower | 1,784 |
| Balaclava State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroobool | 1.5 km | 797 | 156 lower | 381 |
| The BUSY SchoolIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 1.7 km | 975 | 22 higher | 1,780 |
| Whitfield State SchoolGovernment Primary · Whitfield | 1.9 km | 974 | 21 higher | 774 |
| Edge Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Edge Hill | 2.1 km | 1016 | 63 higher | 864 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis Xavier's School a government school?
No, St Francis Xavier's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis Xavier's School offer?
St Francis Xavier's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Francis Xavier's School's ICSEA score?
St Francis Xavier's School has an ICSEA score of 953, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier's School?
St Francis Xavier's School has 382 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis Xavier's School?
The nearest schools to St Francis Xavier's School are Cairns West State School (0.1 km), Holy Spirit College - Manoora Campus (0.6 km), Cairns School of Distance Education (1.0 km).
Where is St Francis Xavier's School located?
St Francis Xavier's School is located in Manunda, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at http://www.xaviercairns.qld.edu.au.