Mackay Christian College
Mackay Christian College is an independent combined school in North Mackay, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1000, it sits in the 47th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 879 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% 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 Christian College compares
By ICSEA, Mackay Christian College ranks 198th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior Campus, an independent 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 Christian College scores 1000, near average.
Enrolment and location
Mackay Christian College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About North Mackay
Mackay Christian College 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 Christian College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mackay Christian College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior CampusIndependent Primary · North Mackay | 0.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mackay North State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 0.8 km | 933 | 67 lower | 401 |
| Mackay North State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Mackay | 0.9 km | 958 | 42 lower | 1,253 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · North Mackay | 1.0 km | 1016 | 16 higher | 349 |
| Fitzgerald State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 1.5 km | 955 | 45 lower | 632 |
| Whitsunday Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 1.9 km | 1102 | 102 higher | 1,151 |
| Pioneer State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Andergrove | 2.1 km | 875 | 125 lower | 536 |
| Carlisle Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 2.4 km | 990 | 10 lower | 281 |
| Holy Spirit CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Pleasant | 2.6 km | 1023 | 23 higher | 1,139 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mackay Christian College a government school?
No, Mackay Christian College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mackay Christian College offer?
Mackay Christian College offers Prep-12.
What is Mackay Christian College's ICSEA score?
Mackay Christian College has an ICSEA score of 1000, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mackay Christian College?
Mackay Christian College has 879 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mackay Christian College?
The nearest schools to Mackay Christian College are Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior Campus (0.8 km), Mackay North State School (0.8 km), Mackay North State High School (0.9 km).
Where is Mackay Christian College located?
Mackay Christian College is located in North Mackay, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at http://mcc.qld.edu.au.