Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is a government secondary school in Rural View, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 950, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,012 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Rural View QLD 4740. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mackay Northern Beaches State High School compares
By ICSEA, Mackay Northern Beaches State High School ranks 200th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Eimeo Road State School, a government primary school 0.9 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 Northern Beaches State High School scores 950, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mackay Northern Beaches State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Rural View
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is located in Rural View, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,471/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 5,657.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rural View suburb profileSchools near Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mackay Northern Beaches State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eimeo Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · Rural View | 0.9 km | 938 | 12 lower | 607 |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay | 1.7 km | 1018 | 68 higher | 439 |
| Beaconsfield State SchoolGovernment Primary · Beaconsfield | 3.0 km | 924 | 26 lower | 481 |
| Andergrove State SchoolGovernment Primary · Andergrove | 3.5 km | 887 | 63 lower | 270 |
| Carlisle Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 3.7 km | 990 | 40 higher | 281 |
| Pioneer State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Andergrove | 3.8 km | 875 | 75 lower | 536 |
| Whitsunday Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 3.9 km | 1102 | 152 higher | 1,151 |
| Bucasia State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bucasia | 4.0 km | 962 | 12 higher | 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mackay Northern Beaches State High School a government school?
Yes, Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mackay Northern Beaches State High School offer?
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School offers 7-12.
What is Mackay Northern Beaches State High School's ICSEA score?
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School has an ICSEA score of 950, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mackay Northern Beaches State High School?
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School has 1,012 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mackay Northern Beaches State High School?
The nearest schools to Mackay Northern Beaches State High School are Eimeo Road State School (0.9 km), St Brendan's Catholic Primary School (1.7 km), MacKillop Catholic Primary School (3.0 km).
Where is Mackay Northern Beaches State High School located?
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is located in Rural View, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at https://macknorthbeachesshs.eq.edu.au.