CatholicSecondary
St Augustine's College
CairnsQLD4870
- Enrolments
- 777
- ICSEA
- 1,060
- Ratio
- 11.8:1
QLD suburb profile
Schools in Cairns, QLD
View school profiles in Cairns, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
3
Government schools
0
Catholic schools
2
Independent schools
1
Average ICSEA
1,031
Total enrolments
3,254
Overview
Cairns school context
Cairns has 3 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 3,254 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 1,031.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Parramatta Park, Cairns North, Manunda, Mooroobool, Edge Hill and Earlville.
- Listed schools
- 3
- Total enrolments
- 3,254
- Average ICSEA
- 1,031
- Suburb and state
- Cairns, QLD
Schools
Cairns school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in Cairns, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
CatholicSecondary
St Monica's College
CairnsQLD4870
- Enrolments
- 697
- ICSEA
- 1,058
- Ratio
- 12.3:1
IndependentSecondary
The BUSY School
CairnsQLD4870
- Enrolments
- 1,780
- ICSEA
- 975
- Ratio
- 20.9:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's College | Cairns | Catholic | Secondary | 777 | 1,060 | 11.8:1 | Open |
| St Monica's College | Cairns | Catholic | Secondary | 697 | 1,058 | 12.3:1 | Open |
| The BUSY School | Cairns | Independent | Secondary | 1,780 | 975 | 20.9:1 | Open |
St Augustine's College
Cairns · Catholic · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 777
- ICSEA
- 1,060
- Ratio
- 11.8:1
St Monica's College
Cairns · Catholic · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 697
- ICSEA
- 1,058
- Ratio
- 12.3:1
The BUSY School
Cairns · Independent · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 1,780
- ICSEA
- 975
- Ratio
- 20.9:1
Breakdown
Cairns school mix
Cairns has 3 listed schools. Catholic is the largest sector (2), and secondary is the most common type (3).
Catholic2 · 67%
Independent1 · 33%
Secondary3 · 100%
Location
Map view for Cairns
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Cairns, Queensland
Cairns is shown in the Cairns local area, within the Cairns local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Parramatta Park, Cairns North and Manunda.
- Local area
- Cairns
- Closest school suburb
- Parramatta Park
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -16.92152
- Longitude
- 145.76613
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around Cairns
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Cairns.
Data source
2025 Australian school profile data
ACARA school profile and location data
This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.
FAQ
Questions about schools in Cairns
How many schools are in Cairns, QLD?
There are 3 listed schools in Cairns in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in Cairns?
No government schools are listed for Cairns in this dataset.
What is the average ICSEA for Cairns schools?
The average ICSEA shown for Cairns schools is 1,031.
Which schools are listed in Cairns?
St Augustine's College, St Monica's College and The BUSY School are listed for Cairns.
What data source is used for Cairns school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.