Education
The Tablelands region offers Primary and Secondary education through 23 State Schools, 2 independent schools and 6 Catholic schools.
In addition, there are 21 registered Childcare and Early Education services across the Tablelands. Through the link below, on the left hand side select the drop down for "Childcare and Early Education Services".
The Australian Government's new My School website enables parents to compare Australian schools using nationally consistent indicators. Just enter the postode or school name.
Vocational education is available through Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE’s campus in Atherton and Mareeba or through private training organisations and other Education facilities that service the area.
Although there are no major universities in the Tablelands region, the Cairns campus of James Cook University is within travelling distance. It is approximately 1 hour from Mareeba or 1.5 hours from Atherton.