Schools in Cairns North, QLD

There are 22 schools near Cairns North: 10 government, 7 Catholic and 5 independent. The average ICSEA score is 979 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 15,532 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
22
Average ICSEA
979
National average 1000
Students
15,532
Government
10

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

Cairns North School Map

Cairns North, QLDValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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All Schools near Cairns North

  1. #1
    Mother of Good Counsel School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1091
    ICSEA
    354 students
    26 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 18% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Freshwater State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1064
    ICSEA
    594 students
    46 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 27% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    21% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    St Augustine's College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1060
    ICSEA
    777 students
    71 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 28% nationally
    10% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    St Monica's College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1058
    ICSEA
    697 students
    59 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 29% nationally
    10% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    St Joseph's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1029
    ICSEA
    348 students
    25 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 41% nationally
    12% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Our Lady Help of Christians School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1025
    ICSEA
    506 students
    35 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 42% nationally
    10% Indigenous
    16% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Cairns School of Distance Education
    Government Combined · Prep-12
    1024
    ICSEA
    3,692 students
    172 teachers
    21 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 43% nationally
    17% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Cairns State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1019
    ICSEA
    1,636 students
    134 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 44% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    42% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Edge Hill State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1016
    ICSEA
    864 students
    62 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 46% nationally
    19% Indigenous
    43% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    The BUSY School
    Independent Secondary · 11-12
    975
    ICSEA
    1,780 students
    95 teachers
    19 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 64% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    School website
  11. #11
    Whitfield State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    974
    ICSEA
    774 students
    52 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 65% nationally
    23% Indigenous
    32% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    St Francis Xavier's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    953
    ICSEA
    382 students
    33 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 74% nationally
    26% Indigenous
    37% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    Trinity Bay State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    908
    ICSEA
    1,784 students
    156 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 88% nationally
    34% Indigenous
    54% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    Parramatta State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    887
    ICSEA
    482 students
    51 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 92% nationally
    45% Indigenous
    50% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Balaclava State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    797
    ICSEA
    381 students
    36 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 97% nationally
    61% Indigenous
    44% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    Cairns West State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    784
    ICSEA
    481 students
    45 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 98% nationally
    59% Indigenous
    70% language background other than English
    School website
  17. #17
    FNQ Vocational Academy
    Government Secondary
  18. #18
    Mastery Schools Australia - Cairns Campus
    Independent Combined
  19. #19
    Mungalla Silver Lining School - Carins Temporary Facility
    Independent Secondary
  20. #20
    Mooroobool Silver Lining School
    Independent Secondary
  21. #21
    Indie School, Logan - Parramatta Park Campus
    Independent Secondary
  22. #22
    Holy Spirit College - Manoora Campus
    Catholic Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cairns North QLD?

There are 22 schools near Cairns North: 10 government (public), 7 Catholic, and 5 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Cairns North?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Cairns North is 979. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Cairns North?

The school near Cairns North with the highest ICSEA score is Mother of Good Counsel School with an ICSEA of 1091 and 354 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Cairns North.