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Cairns · Queensland

Schools in Cairns

There are 3 schools in Cairns: 3 secondary schools. By sector, that is 2 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Cairns are run by the Queensland education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Cairns

Independent secondary school

The BUSY School

Years 11 to 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Cairns, with fees

At a glance

Schools in Cairns in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 12 to 18.
  • They have about 3,254 students enrolled, 1,085 per school on average; the largest is The BUSY School with 1,780.
  • 2 schools are single-sex: 1 girls' school and 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Cairns

  1. The BUSY School 1,780 students
  2. St Augustine's College 777 students
  3. St Monica's College 697 students
Questions

Schools in Cairns: common questions

How many schools are there in Cairns QLD?
There are 3 schools in Cairns QLD, including 3 secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Cairns QLD?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 100% of all schools in Cairns QLD. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Cairns QLD?
The BUSY School, with 1,780 students. Next are St Augustine's College (777) and St Monica's College (697).
Are there single-sex schools in Cairns QLD?
Yes: 1 girls' school and 1 boys' school. The other 1 school is co-educational.