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Government School

Mackay State High School

Secondary school in South Mackay, QLD

1,254
Students (2025)
936
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
13:1
Student:Teacher
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About Mackay State High School

Mackay State High School is a government secondary school located in South Mackay, Queensland. As a QLD public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.

With 1254 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 936 (20th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Secondary (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 1,254 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 100 (94.8 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 69 (50.9 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 936 (20th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 19%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 695 (55%)
Girls: 559 (45%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 23%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 77%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
50%
32%
14%
Bottom 50% Lower 32% Upper 14% Top 4%