Mackay North State High School

North Mackay, QLD 4740

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

www.mackaynorthshs.eq.edu.au

principal@mackaynorthshs.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4963 1666

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

5.0

English

5.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

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16.4%

Overall Position 1-5

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Mackay North State High 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 North State High SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	1,311	—	20
Fitzgerald State School	600 m	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	659	—	23
Mackay Christian College	900 m	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	776	$2,332 – $4,080	18
Mackay North State School	1.2 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	421	—	19
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	1.5 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	312	—	19
Whitsunday Anglican School	1.6 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	724	$7,250 – $12,763	14
Holy Spirit College - North Mackay	1.8 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Secondary	880	$1,940 – $2,390	17

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

What's Nearby

Gooseponds

Park

Hicks St, North Mackay

Pioneer Swim Centre

Swimming

Malcomson St, North Mackay

Annie Wood Park

Park

James Croker Dr, Mount Pleasant

Pioneer Swim Club

Swimming

North Mackay

Norris Road Park

Park

North Mackay

Theo Hansen Park

Park

Beaconsfield East Rd, Andergrove

Mackay Gymnastics Incorporated

Gymnastics

Snow Wright Ct, Andergrove

Centennary Place

Park

Malcomson St, North Mackay

Mackay Offlead Dog Park.

Park

Willis St, North Mackay

Nearby Schools

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Fitzgerald State School

Norris Road, North Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Mackay Christian College

9 Quarry Street, North Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

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Mackay North State School

Cnr Evans Avenue and Harvey Street, North Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

4 Canberra Street, North Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary+

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Whitsunday Anglican School

2/16 Celeber Dr, Beaconsfield QLD 4740, Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

Holy Spirit College - North Mackay

Baxter Drive, North Mackay QLD 4740

Catholic Coeducational Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Mackay North State High School?

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

Is Mackay North State High School a public or private school?

Mackay North State High 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 North State High School?

Mackay North State High School has approximately 1,311 enrolled students (652 boys and 659 girls).

How does Mackay North State High School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, Mackay North State High School achieved around 16.4% of students achieving an OP (Overall Position) between 1 and 5.

Does Mackay North State High School have a catchment area?

Yes. Mackay North State High School serves the following official intake zone: Mackay North SHS (secondary, 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 North State High School located?

Mackay North State High School is located at Valley Street, North Mackay QLD 4740 Australia, North Mackay, QLD, 4740.

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Catchment area

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

Mackay North SHSSecondary · 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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