[2] It is located approximately 9 km (6 mi) south of the Cairns City.

[1] Bentley Park is situated in the Yidinji traditional Aboriginal country.

[4] The Edmonton Catholic School was established on 29 April 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy with an initial enrolment of 30 pupils.

As suburban development increased around Edmonton, the rising number of students made it necessary to relocate the school to neighbouring Bentley Park in 1995.

Although now under lay leadership, the school continues to be operated in the Mercy tradition.