St Joseph's is a caring, innovative, co-educational, multicultural, inner-city school. Established in 1927 by the Sisters of Mercy, St Joseph's has proudly served the Cairns region for over 80 years. Our goal is to enable students to develop the skills they will need to be successful in life. The school currently has an enrolment of around 365 students and offers full-time Prepatory, as well as enrolments for all other Year levels up to Year 7. St Joseph's is also a registered provider for overseas students.

Our Lady Help of Christians School provides a Catholic Education based on the Gospel Values where the teachings of Christ are reflected.

Located in the vibrant suburb of Manunda, St Francis Xavier's School is a prestigious educational institution renowned for providing outstanding learning opportunities. With both state and private school attributes, our institution offers a holistic approach to education, fostering academic excellence, personal development, and community engagement. Our dedicated faculty strives to nurture students' potential, equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in today's ever-changing world. Enrol your child at St Francis Xavier's School and unlock their full potential. Education at its finest.

Discover Mother of Good Counsel School, a reputable educational institution nestled in the picturesque suburb of North Cairns. As a prominent State and Private School, we provide a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally. Our experienced faculty embraces innovative teaching methods, fostering a love for learning. With a rich curriculum and a commitment to individualised education, we empower students to realise their full potential. Join our vibrant community and embark on a transformative educational journey.

Music for Tots offers personal classes for children aged birth to 4 years. These classes are taught by American musician and Author, Connie Johnson, B.A.,M.Ed. The 45 minute session includes singing, rapping, playing of 4 different instruments each class, notation of sounds and movement. Skills of listening, vocalizing, learning to sing in tune, learning the 5 different wrist actions, alternating the arms, singing through a proper microphone, moving to the beat, mastering rhythmic anticipation, developing multi-rhythm, and experiencing puppetry,

St Andrew's is a Catholic co-educational College.

Djarragun College is an independent, Anglican, coeducational school which caters specifically for Indigenous students. The College promotes excellence in education with a strong emphasis on Christian values. The College has two campuses at Gordonvale and Wangetti, managed by one Principal/CEO and administration team with two different teams of staff. The Gordonvale campus (13.6 hectares) opened in 2001 and has a current enrolment of 420 students from pre-prep to grade 12 and post-school vocational education and training. The Wangetti campus opened in 2009 and has students from grades 10 to 12. Boarding programs are offered to both girls and boys in our on-site boarding hostels for students in grades 8 to 13. The College places great emphasis on competency in literacy and numeracy through our Direct Instruction program. Students also have opportunities to develop vocational skills that will help them become active and contributing citizens of the community. We offer programs that will support the development of each student spiritually, emotionally, socially and academically.