Mackay North State High School
Mackay North State High School is a government secondary school in North Mackay, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 958, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,253 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% 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 Mackay North State High School compares
By ICSEA, Mackay North State High School ranks 184th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior Campus, an independent primary school 0.2 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 North State High School scores 958, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About North Mackay
Mackay North State High 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 Mackay North State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mackay North State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior CampusIndependent Primary · North Mackay | 0.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Fitzgerald State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 0.6 km | 955 | 3 lower | 632 |
| Mackay Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · North Mackay | 0.9 km | 1000 | 42 higher | 879 |
| Mackay North State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 1.3 km | 933 | 25 lower | 401 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · North Mackay | 1.6 km | 1016 | 58 higher | 349 |
| Whitsunday Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 1.7 km | 1102 | 144 higher | 1,151 |
| Holy Spirit CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Pleasant | 1.8 km | 1023 | 65 higher | 1,139 |
| Emmanuel Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mount Pleasant | 1.8 km | 1025 | 67 higher | 597 |
| Carlisle Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 1.9 km | 990 | 32 higher | 281 |
| Pioneer State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Andergrove | 2.3 km | 875 | 83 lower | 536 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mackay North State High School a government school?
Yes, Mackay North State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mackay North State High School offer?
Mackay North State High School offers 7-12.
What is Mackay North State High School's ICSEA score?
Mackay North State High School has an ICSEA score of 958, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mackay North State High School?
Mackay North State High School has 1,253 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mackay North State High School?
The nearest schools to Mackay North State High School are Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior Campus (0.2 km), Fitzgerald State School (0.6 km), Mackay Christian College (0.9 km).
Where is Mackay North State High School located?
Mackay North State High School is located in North Mackay, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at https://mackaynorthshs.eq.edu.au.