Mackay West State School
Mackay West State School is a government primary school in West Mackay, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 980, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 770 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
West Mackay QLD 4740. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mackay West State School compares
By ICSEA, Mackay West State School ranks 558th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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 West State School scores 980, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mackay West State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About West Mackay
Mackay West State School is located in West Mackay, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,696/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 6,536.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
West Mackay suburb profileSchools near Mackay West State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mackay West State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay West | 0.3 km | 1031 | 51 higher | 569 |
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 1.1 km | 1026 | 46 higher | 606 |
| Mackay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Mackay | 1.6 km | 936 | 44 lower | 1,254 |
| Mackay Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mackay | 2.3 km | 908 | 72 lower | 216 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay South | 2.4 km | 1050 | 70 higher | 384 |
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mackay | 2.6 km | 811 | 169 lower | 75 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 2.9 km | 1009 | 29 higher | 1,394 |
| Victoria Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Mackay | 3.4 km | 927 | 53 lower | 602 |
| Glenella State SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenella | 3.7 km | 977 | 3 lower | 234 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mackay West State School a government school?
Yes, Mackay West State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mackay West State School offer?
Mackay West State School offers Prep-6.
What is Mackay West State School's ICSEA score?
Mackay West State School has an ICSEA score of 980, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mackay West State School?
Mackay West State School has 770 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mackay West State School?
The nearest schools to Mackay West State School are St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (0.3 km), Catherine McAuley College (1.1 km), Mackay State High School (1.6 km).
Where is Mackay West State School located?
Mackay West State School is located in West Mackay, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at https://mackaywestss.eq.edu.au.