Schools in Cairns, QLD
There are 3 schools in Cairns, Queensland (4870): 3 secondary. 0 are government schools and 3 are non-government. Together they enrol about 3,254 students.
Cairns school rankings
All ranked schools, ordered by Success Index.
- 167St Augustine's CollegeCairns · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1060 · 777 students
- 265St Monica's CollegeCairns · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1058 · 697 students
- 341The BUSY SchoolCairns · Independent SecondaryICSEA 975 · 1,780 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Augustine's College Cairns · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 66.8 Top 25% | 1060 | 777 | 11.8 |
| 2 | St Monica's College Cairns · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 64.7 Top 50% | 1058 | 697 | 12.3 |
| 3 | The BUSY School Cairns · Secondary · 11-12 | Independent | 41.2 Lower 50% | 975 | 1,780 | 20.9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cairns?
St Augustine's College has the highest Success Index in Cairns (66.8/100, Top 25% of secondary schools nationally).
How many schools are in Cairns?
There are 3 schools in Cairns, Queensland (4870): 3 secondary. 0 are government schools and 3 are non-government. Together they enrol about 3,254 students.
Are there public high schools in Cairns?
No government school in Cairns offers secondary years. Check nearby suburbs or the QLD high-school rankings.
What postcode is Cairns QLD?
Schools in Cairns use the postcode 4870. The suburb sits within the Cairns local government area.