Cairns West State School vs Edge Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cairns West State School
Manunda · Government primary · Prep-6
481 students · ICSEA 784
Edge Hill State School
Edge Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
864 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Cairns West State School Manunda QLD | Edge Hill State School Edge Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #720 of 804 | #384 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4652 of 4,908 | #2983 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 481 | 864 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 252 | 442 / 422 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 784 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 78% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 28.1 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 19% |
| Suburb | Manunda 4870 | Edge Hill 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cairnswestss.eq.edu.au | edgehillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edge Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 22.5).
- •Edge Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 784), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cairns West State School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.7).
- •Edge Hill State School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 481.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cairns West State School better than Edge Hill State School?
On the Success Index, Edge Hill State School ranks higher (46.2 vs 22.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cairns West State School and Edge Hill State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Manunda and Edge Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cairns West State School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Edge Hill State School has 15.7.
How do Cairns West State School and Edge Hill State School rank in QLD?
Cairns West State School is 720th of 804 and Edge Hill State School is 384th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.