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Schools in North Mackay

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

Catholic and independent

Private schools in North Mackay

Private schools in and near Mackay, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in North Mackay

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in North Mackay

At a glance

Schools in North Mackay in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 3,514 students enrolled, 703 per school on average; the largest is Mackay North State High School with 1,253.
  • 2 of the 5 schools (40%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in North Mackay

  1. Mackay North State High School 1,253 students
  2. Mackay Christian College 879 students
  3. Fitzgerald State School 632 students
  4. Mackay North State School 401 students
  5. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 349 students
Questions

Schools in North Mackay: common questions

How many schools are there in North Mackay QLD?
There are 5 schools in North Mackay QLD, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in North Mackay QLD?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 40% of all schools in North Mackay QLD. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in North Mackay QLD?
Mackay North State High School, with 1,253 students. Next are Mackay Christian College (879), Fitzgerald State School (632) and Mackay North State School (401).
Are there single-sex schools in North Mackay QLD?
No. All 5 schools in North Mackay QLD take both boys and girls.