St Patrick's College
St Patrick's College is a Catholic secondary school in Mackay, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,394 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Mackay QLD 4740. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Patrick's College compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's College ranks 110th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mackay Central State School, a government primary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Patrick's College scores 1009, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick's College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Mackay
St Patrick's College is located in Mackay, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,239/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 4,026.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mackay suburb profileSchools near St Patrick's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mackay | 0.8 km | 908 | 101 lower | 216 |
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mackay | 0.9 km | 811 | 198 lower | 75 |
| Victoria Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Mackay | 1.4 km | 927 | 82 lower | 602 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay South | 1.7 km | 1050 | 41 higher | 384 |
| Mackay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Mackay | 1.8 km | 936 | 73 lower | 1,254 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · North Mackay | 1.8 km | 1016 | 7 higher | 349 |
| Mackay North State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 1.9 km | 933 | 76 lower | 401 |
| Mackay Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · North Mackay | 2.6 km | 1000 | 9 lower | 879 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's College a government school?
No, St Patrick's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's College offer?
St Patrick's College offers 7-12.
What is St Patrick's College's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's College has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's College?
St Patrick's College has 1,394 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's College?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's College are Mackay Central State School (0.8 km), Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School (0.9 km), Victoria Park State School (1.4 km).
Where is St Patrick's College located?
St Patrick's College is located in Mackay, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at http://www.stpats.qld.edu.au.