List of schools in Far North Queensland

This is a list of schools in the Far North Queensland region of Queensland, Australia. The region's largest population centre is Cairns. It includes the local government areas of:


 * Shire of Aurukun
 * Shire of Burke
 * Cairns Region
 * Shire of Carpentaria
 * Cassowary Coast Region
 * Shire of Cook
 * Shire of Croydon
 * Aboriginal Shire of Doomadgee
 * Shire of Douglas
 * Shire of Etheridge
 * Aboriginal Shire of Hope Vale
 * Aboriginal Shire of Kowanyama
 * Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River
 * Aboriginal Shire of Mapoon
 * Shire of Mornington
 * Aboriginal Shire of Napranum
 * Shire of Mareeba
 * Northern Peninsula Area Region
 * Aboriginal Shire of Pormpuraaw
 * Tablelands Region
 * Shire of Torres
 * Torres Strait Island Region
 * Weipa Town
 * Aboriginal Shire of Wujal Wujal
 * Aboriginal Shire of Yarrabah

Prior to 2015, the Queensland education system consisted of primary schools, which accommodated students from Kindergarten to Year 7 (ages 5–13), and high schools, which accommodate students from Years 8 to 12 (ages 12–18). However, from 2015, Year 7 became the first year of high school.

Other state schools
This includes special schools (schools for disabled children) and schools for specific purposes. Additionally to these, special education programs and units are located at many larger primary and high schools.

Catholic schools
Catholic schools in the Cairns region are administered by Catholic Education Office, Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns, and supported by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission, which is responsible for coordinating administration, curriculum and policy across the Catholic school system. Preference for enrolment is given to Catholic students from the parish or local area, although non-Catholic students are admitted if room is available.