Cairns State High School

(07) 4050 3033
Cnr Sheridan and Upward Streets,Cairns North, 4870

About The School

Overview

Cairns State High School is located in Cairns North, QLD. It is a Secondary school with a total of 1610 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 12.

Famous For

Excellence Program

Academic

Some government schools in Queensland, Australia are identified as “schools of excellence,” offering specialised programs focused on areas like sports, performing arts, academics, or STEM.

Admission to these Excellence Programs typically involves a competitive selection process, which may include academic testing, interviews, auditions, or a review of past accomplishments. These programs present a compelling, government-funded alternative to private schooling, providing opportunities for personal growth and future career development.

ICSEA

ICSEA Score

ICSEA stands for the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. It serves as a measure of the socio-educational backgrounds of students in a school, offering insights into the overall educational advantages or disadvantages students may have based on factors like their parents' education and occupation.

ICSEA: 1023
ICSEA Percentile: 57%

Cairns State High School is more educationally advantaged than 57% of schools in Australia.

Student And Teacher

Boys vs Girls Enrollment

Teaching Staff: 132
Total Enrollment: 1610
Student to Teacher Ratio: 12
Boys Enrollment: 753
Girls Enrollment: 857
Indigenous Enrolments (%): 13
Language Background Other Than English - Yes (%): 39
Language Background Other Than English - No (%): 61

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