Cairns West State School vs Trinity Bay State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 992 m 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
Trinity Bay State High School
Manunda · Government high school · 7-12
1,784 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Cairns West State School Manunda QLD | Trinity Bay State High School Manunda QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #720 of 804 | #227 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4652 of 4,908 | #1290 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 481 | 1,784 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 252 | 795 / 989 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 262 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 268 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 784 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 78% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 143.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 75.0 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 34% |
| Suburb | Manunda 4870 | Manunda 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cairnswestss.eq.edu.au | trinitybayshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Bay State High School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 22.5).
- •Trinity Bay State High School has the higher ICSEA (908 vs 784), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cairns West State School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
- •Trinity Bay State High School is the larger school with 1,784 students compared with 481.
- •Trinity Bay State High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -29%).
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 Trinity Bay State High School?
On the Success Index, Trinity Bay State High School ranks higher (25.7 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 Trinity Bay State High School?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Manunda and Manunda in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cairns West State School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Bay State High School has 12.4.
How do Cairns West State School and Trinity Bay State High School rank in QLD?
Cairns West State School is 720th of 804 and Trinity Bay State High School is 227th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.