Mackay North State School
Mackay North State School is a government primary school in North Mackay, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 933, it sits in the 19th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 401 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
North Mackay QLD 4740. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mackay North State School compares
By ICSEA, Mackay North State School ranks 820th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mackay North State School scores 933, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About North Mackay
Mackay North State School is located in North Mackay, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,375/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 6,194.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Mackay suburb profileSchools near Mackay North State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mackay North State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · North Mackay | 0.3 km | 1016 | 83 higher | 349 |
| Mackay Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · North Mackay | 0.8 km | 1000 | 67 higher | 879 |
| Mackay North State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Mackay | 1.3 km | 958 | 25 higher | 1,253 |
| Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior CampusIndependent Primary · North Mackay | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Fitzgerald State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 1.8 km | 955 | 22 higher | 632 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mackay | 1.9 km | 1009 | 76 higher | 1,394 |
| Mackay Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mackay | 2.6 km | 908 | 25 lower | 216 |
| Whitsunday Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 2.6 km | 1102 | 169 higher | 1,151 |
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mackay | 2.8 km | 811 | 122 lower | 75 |
| Pioneer State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Andergrove | 2.9 km | 875 | 58 lower | 536 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mackay North State School a government school?
Yes, Mackay North State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mackay North State School offer?
Mackay North State School offers Prep-6.
What is Mackay North State School's ICSEA score?
Mackay North State School has an ICSEA score of 933, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mackay North State School?
Mackay North State School has 401 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mackay North State School?
The nearest schools to Mackay North State School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.3 km), Mackay Christian College (0.8 km), Mackay North State High School (1.3 km).
Where is Mackay North State School located?
Mackay North State School is located in North Mackay, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at https://macknortss.eq.edu.au.