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Mackay · Queensland

Schools in Mackay

There are 5 schools in Mackay: 2 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. By sector, that is 1 government school, 3 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Mackay are run by the Queensland education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Mackay

Private schools in and near Mackay, with fees

Primary

Government primary 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 2,730 students enrolled, 546 per school on average; the largest is St Patrick's College with 1,394.
  • 4 of the 5 schools (80%) 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. Catherine McAuley College 606 students
  3. St Brendan's Catholic Primary School 439 students
  4. Mackay Central State School 216 students
  5. Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School 75 students
Questions

Schools in Mackay: common questions

How many schools are there in Mackay QLD?
There are 5 schools in Mackay QLD, including 2 primary schools and 3 secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Mackay QLD?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 80% of all schools in Mackay QLD. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Mackay QLD?
St Patrick's College, with 1,394 students. Next are Catherine McAuley College (606), St Brendan's Catholic Primary School (439) and Mackay Central State School (216).
Are there single-sex schools in Mackay QLD?
No. All 5 schools in Mackay QLD take both boys and girls.