12 schools most similar to Cairns School of Distance Education 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.
97%
Calamvale Community College
Government Combined Calamvale, QLD
2,461 students
1026 ICSEA
13.9:1 ratio
96%
North Lakes State College
Government Combined North Lakes, QLD
2,407 students
1018 ICSEA
12.7:1 ratio
96%
Kawana Waters State College
Government Combined Bokarina, QLD
2,495 students
1034 ICSEA
12.4:1 ratio
93%
Meridan State College
Government Combined Meridan Plains, QLD
1,795 students
1013 ICSEA
12.3:1 ratio
88%
Whites Hill State College
Government Combined Camp Hill, QLD
832 students
1020 ICSEA
10.6:1 ratio
80%
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School
Government Secondary Palm Beach, QLD
2,819 students
1022 ICSEA
14.3:1 ratio
78%
Cleveland District State High School
Government Secondary Cleveland, QLD
2,302 students
1026 ICSEA
13.9:1 ratio
78%
Southport State High School
Government Secondary Southport, QLD
2,231 students
1031 ICSEA
14.5:1 ratio
77%
Springfield Central State High School
Government Secondary Springfield Central, QLD
1,998 students
1030 ICSEA
15.2:1 ratio
76%
Helensvale State High School
Government Secondary Helensvale, QLD
1,875 students
1017 ICSEA
12.9:1 ratio
75%
Robina State High School
Government Secondary Robina, QLD
1,530 students
1026 ICSEA
11.7:1 ratio
75%
Cairns State High School
Government Secondary Cairns North, QLD
1,636 students
1019 ICSEA
13.2:1 ratio
Similarity calculated from ACARA School Profile (2025) data.
Quick Comparison: Cairns vs Top MatchICSEA 1024 1026
Enrolments 3,692 2,461
Sector Government Government
Type Combined Combined
Year Range Prep-12 Prep-12
Student:Teacher 10.6:1 13.9:1
Location Manunda, QLD Calamvale, QLD
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