The 30 Catholic schools and colleges of the Cairns Diocese educate over 12,000 students – from Tully in the south, west to the Atherton Tablelands, and north to the Torres Strait.
A Catholic education provides an educational foundation for life to the full; a quality education that is not merely academic, but also focuses on full development of the child – intellectually, spiritually, physically, morally and emotionally. We challenge our students to find meaning and value in their lives, develop communal obligations and aspirations, espouse values which unite society infused by a commitment to social justice, and become compassionate and contributing members of our world.
It is with great pride and joy that we acknowledge two outstanding CEDC school leaders who were recognised at the Catholic Secondary Principals Australia National Conference 2026,
Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns continues to encourage secondary students to consider a career in teaching through the Aspire to Teach program.
Recently 10 CEDC Primary Principals attended the QCPPA Conference in Toowoomba, joining nearly 90 other Catholic Primary Principals from across Queensland. The theme of the conference
The 2026 Nulung Kayn Kasi event, held at MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter, was a powerful celebration of First Nations student leaders from all around
