Mackay State High School
Mackay State High School is a government secondary school in South Mackay, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 936, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,254 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
South Mackay QLD 4740. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mackay State High School compares
By ICSEA, Mackay State High School ranks 230th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic 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. Mackay State High School scores 936, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mackay State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About South Mackay
Mackay State High School is located in South Mackay, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,477/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 6,918.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Mackay suburb profileSchools near Mackay State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mackay State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay South | 0.8 km | 1050 | 114 higher | 384 |
| Mackay Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mackay | 1.0 km | 908 | 28 lower | 216 |
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mackay | 1.2 km | 811 | 125 lower | 75 |
| Mackay West State SchoolGovernment Primary · West Mackay | 1.6 km | 980 | 44 higher | 770 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay West | 1.7 km | 1031 | 95 higher | 569 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 1.8 km | 1009 | 73 higher | 1,394 |
| Victoria Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Mackay | 1.9 km | 927 | 9 lower | 602 |
| Catherine McAuley CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 2.1 km | 1026 | 90 higher | 606 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mackay State High School a government school?
Yes, Mackay State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mackay State High School offer?
Mackay State High School offers 7-12.
What is Mackay State High School's ICSEA score?
Mackay State High School has an ICSEA score of 936, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mackay State High School?
Mackay State High School has 1,254 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mackay State High School?
The nearest schools to Mackay State High School are St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), St Patrick's College - Mercy Campus (0.8 km), Mackay Central State School (1.0 km).
Where is Mackay State High School located?
Mackay State High School is located in South Mackay, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at https://mackayshs.eq.edu.au.