Cairns State High School (CSHS) was founded in 1917 as an annex of Cairns Central State School.
It is the oldest high school in Cairns.
The school motto is 'Vincit Qui Se Vincit' ('He Conquers Who Conquers Himself').
Cairns State High School is a secondary school catering for grades 7 though
to 12 and has the capacity for 1600 enrolled students.
Cairns State High School anniversary celebration is a perfect opportunity to showcase the present, against the backdrop of the past.

It can advance a positive image of the school and unite past and present teachers, students and community members.