Schools in Mackay, QLD
There are 5 schools in Mackay, Queensland (4740, 4741): 2 primary, 2 secondary. 1 is a government school and 4 are non-government. Together they enrol about 2,730 students.
Mackay school rankings
All ranked schools, ordered by Success Index.
- 160Catherine McAuley CollegeMackay · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1026 · 606 students
- 258St Patrick's CollegeMackay · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1009 · 1,394 students
- 350St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolMackay · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1018 · 439 students
- 429Mackay Central State SchoolMackay · Government PrimaryICSEA 908 · 216 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catherine McAuley College Mackay · Secondary · 7-10 | Catholic | 60.1 Top 50% | 1026 | 606 | 11.8 |
| 2 | St Patrick's College Mackay · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 58.1 Top 50% | 1009 | 1,394 | 11.3 |
| 3 | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Mackay · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 50.1 Top 50% | 1018 | 439 | 17.3 |
| 4 | Mackay Central State School Mackay · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 29.2 Lower 50% | 908 | 216 | 13.0 |
Best primary schools in Mackay
Best high schools in Mackay
Other schools
Special schools and very small schools are listed but not ranked.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Mackay?
Catherine McAuley College has the highest Success Index in Mackay (60.1/100, Top 50% of secondary schools nationally). For primary years the top school is St Brendan's Catholic Primary School; for secondary years it is Catherine McAuley College.
How many schools are in Mackay?
There are 5 schools in Mackay, Queensland (4740, 4741): 2 primary, 2 secondary. 1 is a government school and 4 are non-government. Together they enrol about 2,730 students.
Are there public high schools in Mackay?
No government school in Mackay offers secondary years. Check nearby suburbs or the QLD high-school rankings.
What postcode is Mackay QLD?
Schools in Mackay use the postcodes 4740 and 4741. The suburb sits within the Mackay local government area.