Schools in South Mackay, QLD

There are 17 schools near South Mackay: 9 government, 6 Catholic and 2 independent. The average ICSEA score is 963 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 8,856 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
17
Average ICSEA
963
National average 1000
Students
8,856
Government
9

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

South Mackay School Map

South Mackay, QLDValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near South Mackay

  1. #1
    St Mary's Catholic Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1050
    ICSEA
    384 students
    33 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 32% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    18% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1031
    ICSEA
    569 students
    36 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 40% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Catherine McAuley College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-10
    1026
    ICSEA
    606 students
    54 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 42% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1016
    ICSEA
    349 students
    26 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 46% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    St Patrick's College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1009
    ICSEA
    1,394 students
    148 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 49% nationally
    8% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Mackay West State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    980
    ICSEA
    770 students
    56 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 62% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    23% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Glenella State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    977
    ICSEA
    234 students
    18 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 64% nationally
    12% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Mackay North State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    958
    ICSEA
    1,253 students
    108 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 72% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Fitzgerald State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    955
    ICSEA
    632 students
    47 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 73% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Mackay State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    936
    ICSEA
    1,254 students
    100 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 80% nationally
    19% Indigenous
    23% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Mackay North State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    933
    ICSEA
    401 students
    34 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 81% nationally
    18% Indigenous
    8% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    Victoria Park State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    927
    ICSEA
    602 students
    53 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 83% nationally
    21% Indigenous
    20% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    Dundula State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    921
    ICSEA
    117 students
    11 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 85% nationally
    17% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    Mackay Central State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    908
    ICSEA
    216 students
    19 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 88% nationally
    27% Indigenous
    48% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School
    Independent Secondary · 7-12
    811
    ICSEA
    75 students
    9 teachers
    8 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 97% nationally
    55% Indigenous
    39% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - East Mackay Campus
    Independent Primary
  17. #17
    St Patrick's College - Mercy Campus
    Catholic Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Mackay QLD?

There are 17 schools near South Mackay: 9 government (public), 6 Catholic, and 2 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in South Mackay?

The average ICSEA score for schools near South Mackay is 963. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in South Mackay?

The school near South Mackay with the highest ICSEA score is St Mary's Catholic Primary School with an ICSEA of 1050 and 384 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of South Mackay.