Mackay Central State School
Mackay Central State School is a government primary school in Mackay, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 908, it sits in the 12th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 48% 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 Mackay Central State School compares
By ICSEA, Mackay Central State School ranks 934th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School, an independent secondary school 0.4 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. Mackay Central State School scores 908, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Mackay
Mackay Central State School 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 Mackay Central State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mackay Central State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mackay | 0.4 km | 811 | 97 lower | 75 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 0.8 km | 1009 | 101 higher | 1,394 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay South | 1.0 km | 1050 | 142 higher | 384 |
| Mackay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Mackay | 1.0 km | 936 | 28 higher | 1,254 |
| Victoria Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Mackay | 1.3 km | 927 | 19 higher | 602 |
| Mackay West State SchoolGovernment Primary · West Mackay | 2.3 km | 980 | 72 higher | 770 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay West | 2.3 km | 1031 | 123 higher | 569 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · North Mackay | 2.6 km | 1016 | 108 higher | 349 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mackay Central State School a government school?
Yes, Mackay Central State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mackay Central State School offer?
Mackay Central State School offers Prep-6.
What is Mackay Central State School's ICSEA score?
Mackay Central State School has an ICSEA score of 908, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mackay Central State School?
Mackay Central State School has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mackay Central State School?
The nearest schools to Mackay Central State School are Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School (0.4 km), St Patrick's College (0.8 km), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Mackay Central State School located?
Mackay Central State School is located in Mackay, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at https://mackaycentralss.eq.edu.au.