12 schools most similar to Cairns State High School in QLD, based on socio-educational profile, enrolment size, sector, and school type.
Similarity is calculated using ICSEA score (weighted ×3), enrolment size (×2), sector match (×2), and school type (×1.5). Higher match % means a more comparable school.
99%
Helensvale State High School
Government Secondary Helensvale, QLD
1,875 students
1017 ICSEA
12.9:1 ratio
99%
Robina State High School
Government Secondary Robina, QLD
1,530 students
1026 ICSEA
11.7:1 ratio
98%
Wavell State High School
Government Secondary Wavell Heights, QLD
1,522 students
1008 ICSEA
12.6:1 ratio
97%
Maroochydore State High School
Government Secondary Maroochydore, QLD
1,205 students
1011 ICSEA
12.1:1 ratio
97%
Pacific Pines State High School
Government Secondary Pacific Pines, QLD
2,193 students
1009 ICSEA
13.5:1 ratio
97%
Springfield Central State High School
Government Secondary Springfield Central, QLD
1,998 students
1030 ICSEA
15.2:1 ratio
96%
Cleveland District State High School
Government Secondary Cleveland, QLD
2,302 students
1026 ICSEA
13.9:1 ratio
96%
Southport State High School
Government Secondary Southport, QLD
2,231 students
1031 ICSEA
14.5:1 ratio
95%
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School
Government Secondary Palm Beach, QLD
2,819 students
1022 ICSEA
14.3:1 ratio
95%
Elanora State High School
Government Secondary Elanora, QLD
949 students
1023 ICSEA
11.9:1 ratio
95%
Yeronga State High School
Government Secondary Yeronga, QLD
1,020 students
1011 ICSEA
12.2:1 ratio
95%
Sandgate District State High School
Government Secondary Deagon, QLD
993 students
1010 ICSEA
11.9:1 ratio
Similarity calculated from ACARA School Profile (2025) data.
ICSEA 1019 1017
Enrolments 1,636 1,875
Sector Government Government
Type Secondary Secondary
Year Range 7-12 7-12
Student:Teacher 13.2:1 12.9:1
Location Cairns North, QLD Helensvale, QLD
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