Catherine McAuley College
Catherine McAuley College is a Catholic secondary school in Mackay, QLD offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 1026, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 606 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Mackay QLD 4741. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Catherine McAuley College compares
By ICSEA, Catherine McAuley College ranks 82nd of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mackay West State School, a government primary school 1.1 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. Catherine McAuley College scores 1026, near average.
Enrolment and location
Catherine McAuley College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Mackay
Catherine McAuley College is located in Mackay, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,239/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 4,026.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mackay suburb profileSchools near Catherine McAuley College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Catherine McAuley College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay West State SchoolGovernment Primary · West Mackay | 1.1 km | 980 | 46 lower | 770 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay West | 1.3 km | 1031 | 5 higher | 569 |
| Mackay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Mackay | 2.1 km | 936 | 90 lower | 1,254 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay South | 2.7 km | 1050 | 24 higher | 384 |
| Mackay Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mackay | 3.0 km | 908 | 118 lower | 216 |
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mackay | 3.2 km | 811 | 215 lower | 75 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 3.7 km | 1009 | 17 lower | 1,394 |
| Victoria Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Mackay | 3.9 km | 927 | 99 lower | 602 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catherine McAuley College a government school?
No, Catherine McAuley College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Catherine McAuley College offer?
Catherine McAuley College offers 7-10.
What is Catherine McAuley College's ICSEA score?
Catherine McAuley College has an ICSEA score of 1026, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Catherine McAuley College?
Catherine McAuley College has 606 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Catherine McAuley College?
The nearest schools to Catherine McAuley College are Mackay West State School (1.1 km), St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (1.3 km), Mackay State High School (2.1 km).
Where is Catherine McAuley College located?
Catherine McAuley College is located in Mackay, QLD 4741. Visit the school website at https://cmcmrok.catholic.edu.au/.