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Schools in Mackay

There are 58 schools in Mackay: 43 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 5 combined schools. By sector, that is 43 government schools, 11 Catholic schools and 4 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Mackay, North Mackay, Beaconsfield and Sarina.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Mackay

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Mackay

All 15 private schools in Mackay
At a glance

Schools in Mackay in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 22,282 students enrolled, 384 per school on average; the largest is St Patrick's College with 1,394.
  • 15 of the 58 schools (26%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Mackay

  1. St Patrick's College 1,394 students
  2. Mackay State High School 1,254 students
  3. Mackay North State High School 1,253 students
  4. Whitsunday Anglican School 1,151 students
  5. Holy Spirit College 1,139 students
Questions

Schools in Mackay: common questions

How many schools are there in the Mackay council area?
There are 58 schools in the Mackay council area, including 43 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 5 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Mackay council area?
15 Catholic and independent schools, 26% of all schools in the Mackay council area. 11 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Mackay council area?
St Patrick's College, with 1,394 students. Next are Mackay State High School (1,254), Mackay North State High School (1,253) and Whitsunday Anglican School (1,151).
Are there single-sex schools in the Mackay council area?
No. All 58 schools in the Mackay council area take both boys and girls.