Fitzgerald State School
Fitzgerald State School is a government primary school in North Mackay, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 632 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
North Mackay QLD 4740. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fitzgerald State School compares
By ICSEA, Fitzgerald State School ranks 701st of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mackay North State High School, a government secondary school 0.6 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. Fitzgerald State School scores 955, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Fitzgerald State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About North Mackay
Fitzgerald State School is located in North Mackay, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,375/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 6,194.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Mackay suburb profileSchools near Fitzgerald State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fitzgerald State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay North State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Mackay | 0.6 km | 958 | 3 higher | 1,253 |
| Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior CampusIndependent Primary · North Mackay | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Holy Spirit CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Pleasant | 1.2 km | 1023 | 68 higher | 1,139 |
| Emmanuel Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mount Pleasant | 1.3 km | 1025 | 70 higher | 597 |
| Mackay Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · North Mackay | 1.5 km | 1000 | 45 higher | 879 |
| Carlisle Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 1.7 km | 990 | 35 higher | 281 |
| Mackay North State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 1.8 km | 933 | 22 lower | 401 |
| Whitsunday Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 1.8 km | 1102 | 147 higher | 1,151 |
| Northview State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Pleasant | 1.9 km | 991 | 36 higher | 331 |
| Glenella State SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenella | 2.1 km | 977 | 22 higher | 234 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fitzgerald State School a government school?
Yes, Fitzgerald State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fitzgerald State School offer?
Fitzgerald State School offers Prep-6.
What is Fitzgerald State School's ICSEA score?
Fitzgerald State School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fitzgerald State School?
Fitzgerald State School has 632 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fitzgerald State School?
The nearest schools to Fitzgerald State School are Mackay North State High School (0.6 km), Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior Campus (0.7 km), Holy Spirit College (1.2 km).
Where is Fitzgerald State School located?
Fitzgerald State School is located in North Mackay, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at https://fitzgeraldss.eq.edu.au.