Mackay Central State School

Mackay, QLD 4740

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

PrimarySecondary

Contact Information

Website

www.mackaycentralss.eq.edu.au

principal@mackaycentralss.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4969 3111

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

3.0

English

3.0

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Mackay Central State School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

School	Distance	Sector	Gender	Years	Students	Fees / yr	Kids' activities within 2 km
Mackay Central State SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	195	—	17
St Patrick's College	200 m	Catholic	Co-ed	Secondary	441	—	16
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - Mackay	900 m	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary	377	—	21
Mackay State High School	900 m	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	1,083	—	17
Coningsby State School	1.0 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	—	—	13
Victoria Park State School	1.1 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	661	—	17
St Patrick's College Mackay	1.1 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Secondary	969	$2,360 – $3,040	21

Sorted by distance, not ranked. Check whether your address is in the catchment

What's Nearby

Mackay - Head Office

Library

Gordon St, Mackay

Jubilee Park

Park

Alfred St, Mackay

Mackay Town Hall

Park

Sydney St, Mackay

Dudley Denny Mackay City Library

Library

Victoria St, Mackay

Karaoke at the Palace

Karate

Sydney St, Mackay

Pure Gymnastics Academ

Gymnastics

Milton St, Mackay

Mackay Showgrounds

Park

Milton St, Mackay

Bluewater Quay

Park

Brisbane St, Mackay

Memorial Swim Centre

Swimming

Milton St, Mackay

Nearby Schools

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St Patrick's College

Gregory Street, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Secondary

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School - Mackay

42 Juliet Street, Mackay South QLD 4740 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary

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Mackay State High School

105 Milton Street, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Secondary

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Coningsby State School

1312 Bruce Highway, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Victoria Park State School

Cnr Goldsmith and Shakespeare Streets, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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St Patrick's College Mackay

Cnr Penn Street and Juliet Streets, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Mackay Central State School?

Mackay Central State School is a Government, Coeducational school in Mackay, QLD, offering Primary, Secondary year levels.

Is Mackay Central State School a public or private school?

Mackay Central State School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the QLD public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend Mackay Central State School?

Mackay Central State School has approximately 195 enrolled students (104 boys and 91 girls).

Does Mackay Central State School have a catchment area?

Yes. Mackay Central State School serves the following official intake zone: Mackay Central SS (primary, 2026). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is Mackay Central State School located?

Mackay Central State School is located at Alfred Street, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia, Mackay, QLD, 4740.

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Catchment area

Mackay Central State School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

Mackay Central SSPrimary · 2026

Check if your address is in the zone

Zone boundary is drawn on the map above (state education department open data) — always confirm enrolment eligibility with the school.

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