Holy Spirit College (Cooktown)
Cnr Hope and Burkitt Streets, Cooktown QLD 4895
Holy Spirit College (Cooktown) is a Catholic secondary school in Cooktown, QLD for Years 8–12 with about 122 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 811, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
About this school, from public sources
Public information indicates Holy Spirit College's Cooktown campus is a Catholic Special Assistance School within the Diocese of Cairns Catholic Education system, re-engaging secondary-aged students who have become disengaged from mainstream schooling. It offers day placements and full-time or weekly boarding, with curriculum individually tailored to each student to support a return to mainstream school, completion of education, or transition into the workforce. Parent testimonials cited on the college's site note a supportive environment and focus on student wellbeing.
Often praised
- individually tailored curriculum
- supportive, wellbeing-focused environment
- boarding options available
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooktown State School | Cooktown | Public k–12 / combined | 0.2 km | 838 | 376 |
| Endeavour Christian College (Cooktown) | Cooktown | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.7 km | 991 | 166 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in QLD
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St Bernard College (Broadway St, Herberton) | Herberton | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 145 | 807 |
| Inala Flexible Learning Centre (Inala) | Inala | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 94 | 823 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.