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Gordonvale State High School

Gordonvale State High School is a government secondary school in Gordonvale, Queensland, with 623 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 8.

Gordonvale, QLD 4865GovernmentSecondary7-12
GovernmentSecondaryCo-educational
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School model

Gordonvale State High School is listed as Government and Secondary, with a reported year range of 7-12.

Enrolment size

The school reports 623 total enrolments, including 327 girls and 296 boys where available.

ICSEA context

The ICSEA value is 883, with percentile 8 in the current dataset.

Gender profile

The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 52.5% girls and 47.5% boys.

Staff ratio

The student-teacher ratio is 12.2:1, based on 51.0 FTE teaching staff where available.

Local area

The campus is in Gordonvale, Queensland, within Cairns.

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Gordonvale State High School profile summary

Gordonvale State High School is listed as a government secondary school in Gordonvale, Queensland. The profile reports 623 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 883, and a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 where available. The reported year range is 7-12, and the campus sits within Cairns local government area.

Enrolment

Girls vs boys enrolment

623

reported total enrolments

327 girls

296 boys

52.5% girls47.5% boys

Gordonvale State High School reports 623 total enrolments, including 327 girls and 296 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 52.5% girls and 47.5% boys.

Socio-educational

ICSEA percentile

8

percentile where available

ICSEA

883

Gordonvale State High School sits at the 8 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.

SEA quarters

Socio-educational distribution

Bottom

55%

Lower-middle

30%

Upper-middle

12%

Top

3%

The socio-educational distribution lists 55% in the bottom quarter, 30% in the lower-middle quarter, 12% in the upper-middle quarter, and 3% in the top quarter.

Staff

Staff profile summary

Teaching staff

54

FTE teaching

51.0

Non-teaching

33

Student-teacher

12.2:1

The profile reports 54 teaching staff and 33 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

Location

Campus location and area context

Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.

Suburb
Gordonvale
Postcode
4865
State
Queensland
Local government area
Cairns
Statistical Area Level 2
Gordonvale - Trinity
Statistical Area Level 3
Cairns - South
Statistical Area Level 4
Cairns
Remoteness area
Outer Regional

Governance

Governance and official links

Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.

Governing body
Queensland Department of Education
Governing body URL
Visit website
Campus type
School Single Entity
Reporting description
Individual Reporting

Community

Student community profile

Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.

Indigenous enrolment
40%
Language background other than English: yes
21%
Language background other than English: no
79%
Language background other than English: not stated
0%

Nearby

Nearby and similar schools

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FAQ

Questions about Gordonvale State High School

How many students attend Gordonvale State High School?

Gordonvale State High School has 623 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 327 girls and 296 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.

What type of school is Gordonvale State High School?

Gordonvale State High School is listed as a Government school with school type Secondary. The reported year range is 7-12.

Where is Gordonvale State High School located?

Gordonvale State High School is located in Gordonvale, QLD 4865. The local government area is Cairns.

What is the ICSEA value of Gordonvale State High School?

The ICSEA value for Gordonvale State High School is 883 and the ICSEA percentile is 8. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.

Is Gordonvale State High School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?

Gordonvale State High School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 52.5% girls and 47.5% boys where percentage fields are available.

Data note

Built from structured 2025 school profile data

This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.

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