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Cairns Hinterland Steiner School

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is a independent combined school in Kuranda, Queensland, with 157 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 72.

Kuranda, QLD 4881IndependentCombinedPrep-8
IndependentCombinedCo-educational
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School model

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is listed as Independent and Combined, with a reported year range of Prep-8.

Enrolment size

The school reports 157 total enrolments, including 89 girls and 68 boys where available.

ICSEA context

The ICSEA value is 1,059, with percentile 72 in the current dataset.

Gender profile

The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 56.7% girls and 43.3% boys.

Staff ratio

The student-teacher ratio is 10.1:1, based on 15.6 FTE teaching staff where available.

Local area

The campus is in Kuranda, Queensland, within Mareeba.

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Cairns Hinterland Steiner School profile summary

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is listed as a independent combined school in Kuranda, Queensland. The profile reports 157 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 1,059, and a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1 where available. The reported year range is Prep-8, and the campus sits within Mareeba local government area.

Enrolment

Girls vs boys enrolment

157

reported total enrolments

89 girls

68 boys

56.7% girls43.3% boys

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School reports 157 total enrolments, including 89 girls and 68 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 56.7% girls and 43.3% boys.

Socio-educational

ICSEA percentile

72

percentile where available

ICSEA

1,059

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School sits at the 72 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.

SEA quarters

Socio-educational distribution

Bottom

10%

Lower-middle

26%

Upper-middle

37%

Top

26%

The socio-educational distribution lists 10% in the bottom quarter, 26% in the lower-middle quarter, 37% in the upper-middle quarter, and 26% in the top quarter.

Staff

Staff profile summary

Teaching staff

19

FTE teaching

15.6

Non-teaching

21

Student-teacher

10.1:1

The profile reports 19 teaching staff and 21 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

Location

Campus location and area context

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

Suburb
Kuranda
Postcode
4881
State
Queensland
Local government area
Mareeba
Statistical Area Level 2
Kuranda
Statistical Area Level 3
Tablelands (East) - Kuranda
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
Independent Schools Queensland
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
3%
Language background other than English: yes
26%
Language background other than English: no
74%
Language background other than English: not stated
0%

Nearby

Nearby and similar schools

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FAQ

Questions about Cairns Hinterland Steiner School

How many students attend Cairns Hinterland Steiner School?

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School has 157 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 89 girls and 68 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.

What type of school is Cairns Hinterland Steiner School?

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is listed as a Independent school with school type Combined. The reported year range is Prep-8.

Where is Cairns Hinterland Steiner School located?

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is located in Kuranda, QLD 4881. The local government area is Mareeba.

What is the ICSEA value of Cairns Hinterland Steiner School?

The ICSEA value for Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is 1,059 and the ICSEA percentile is 72. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.

Is Cairns Hinterland Steiner School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 56.7% girls and 43.3% 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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