Mackay North State High School vs Yeppoon State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 276 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mackay North State High School
North Mackay · Government high school · 7-12
1,253 students · ICSEA 958
Yeppoon State High School
Yeppoon · Government high school · 7-12
1,062 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Mackay North State High School North Mackay QLD | Yeppoon State High School Yeppoon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 269 | #179 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1166 of 1,472 | #1096 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,253 | 1,062 |
| Girls / boys | 644 / 609 | 508 / 554 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | 200 |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.5 | 93.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 41.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 11% |
| Suburb | North Mackay 4740 | Yeppoon 4703 |
| Council area | Mackay | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mackaynorthshs.eq.edu.au | yeppoonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yeppoon State High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 30.5).
- •Yeppoon State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.5).
- •Mackay North State High School is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 1,062.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mackay North State High School better than Yeppoon State High School?
On the Success Index, Yeppoon State High School ranks higher (33.7 vs 30.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mackay North State High School and Yeppoon State High School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between North Mackay and Yeppoon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mackay North State High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yeppoon State High School has 11.3.
How do Mackay North State High School and Yeppoon State High School rank in QLD?
Mackay North State High School is 193rd of 269 and Yeppoon State High School is 179th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.