Schools in Cairns
Cairns, QLD · 3 schools · SEIFA IRSD Decile 6
1031
Avg ICSEA
Above average
3,254total students
2Catholic
1Independent
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Suburb Overview
Schools
3
Total Students
3,254
Avg ICSEA
1031
Avg Ratio
1:15
Avg Indigenous
11.3%
Avg LBOTE
9.3%
Sector Distribution
Catholic2 (67%)
Independent1 (33%)
Secondary (3)
ICSEA Distribution
1100+0
1050–10992
1000–10490
950–9991
900–9490
<9000
National average ICSEA: 1000
3 schools in Cairns
The BUSY School
IndependentSecondaryYrs 11-12
1,780
Students
975
ICSEA
1:20.9
Ratio
St Augustine's College
CatholicSecondaryYrs 7-12
777
Students
1060
ICSEA
1:11.8
Ratio
St Monica's College
CatholicSecondaryYrs 7-12
697
Students
1058
ICSEA
1:12.3
Ratio
Source: ACARA School Profile (2025), ABS SEIFA (2021)