Established 1917
Year Levels 7-12
Male & Female
Homestay
Cairns State High School is located in the heart of Cairns—the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Our reputation for academic excellence complements our outstanding achievements in music, performing arts, visual arts and sport.
The programs we offer allow you to follow a broad range of academic and vocational pathways. We encourage you to be inquiring and knowledgeable, and show a commitment to reach your potential as a global citizen.
We value and promote wellbeing and safety for all students and we are committed to diversity and international relationships. We are proud of our longstanding tradition of educating international students.
We appreciate the strong connections forged with our long-term homestay families and offer quality experiences.
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School facilities
- Performing arts centre
- Swimming pool
- Recording studio
- Community hall
- Sports complex
- Science and technology centre
- Modern, refurbished library
- Science laboratories
- Auditorium
Special programs
- Centres of Excellence—chorale music, orchestral music, dance, technical theatre, drama, visual arts, soccer, hockey, basketball, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- Aerospace systems
- Aquatic practices
- Multimedia studies
- Recreational and tourism studies
- Photography
- Euroka—media arts in practice
- Extensive range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications
School Entry Requirements
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSP 1 | HSP 1 | HSP 3 | HSP 4 | HSP 5 |
HSP refers to BROWNS High School Preparation program.
