Cairns State Special School

Queensland, Australia

  • Day School

  • 2017

  • $ N/A-N/A

School History & Details

Cairns State Special School is a co-educational state school that provides an extremely supportive and friendly environment to students with special abilities. The school has specific programs that cater to the needs of such students. The school makes sure that a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach is adopted towards teaching the students and providing them with special support services. 

 

    School Values

  • Respect
  • Learning
  • Excellence
  • Innovation

    • The school believes in teaching students, the importance of excellence, respect, care, innovation, and love.

     

School Achievements

Achievements

Specialist support centre: The school implements a thorough multidisciplinary support model for students with severe disabilities, incorporating medical, vocational, and paramedical services to enhance learner outcomes . State-of-the-art facilities: With 21 flexible teaching spaces for Prep to Year 12, the school boasts a multi-purpose skills centre, indoor/outdoor horticulture and hospitality centres, and extensive covered play and recreation areas. Further expansion is underway, with a second stage planned to increase capacity to ~150 students by 2026 .
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Inclusive and collaborative culture: Operating under the motto “Achieve the extraordinary”, the school fosters a friendly, supportive environment where students with disabilities can thrive . Holistic developmental approach: The website emphasizes comprehensive support—covering education, social-emotional needs, vocal and occupational therapy—ensuring equitable learning across cognitive and life skills domains . Community hub: Facilities include a uniform shop, tuckshop, central staff centre, and community hub—highlighting its role as both a teaching institution and a support centre for families and service providers.

School Information

The campus of the school has been designed keeping in mind the specific needs of special-able students. There are interactive playing areas, art, rooms, a cooking room, a recreational centre, and excl...View moreView Less

Mrs Susan Hoad

Link

(07) 4036 7444

Windarra Street Woree QLD 4868 Australia

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