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Schools in Woree

There are 5 schools in Woree: 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 3 government schools and 2 Catholic schools. Government schools in Woree are run by the Queensland education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Woree

Private schools in and near Cairns, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Woree

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Woree

At a glance

Schools in Woree in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 2,758 students enrolled, 552 per school on average; the largest is St Mary's Catholic College with 949.
  • 2 of the 5 schools (40%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Woree

  1. St Mary's Catholic College 949 students
  2. Woree State High School 750 students
  3. Woree State School 530 students
  4. St Gerard Majella Primary School 399 students
  5. Cairns State Special School 130 students
Questions

Schools in Woree: common questions

How many schools are there in Woree QLD?
There are 5 schools in Woree QLD, including 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Woree QLD?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 40% of all schools in Woree QLD. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Woree QLD?
St Mary's Catholic College, with 949 students. Next are Woree State High School (750), Woree State School (530) and St Gerard Majella Primary School (399).
Are there single-sex schools in Woree QLD?
No. All 5 schools in Woree QLD take both boys and girls.