Mackay North State School

North Mackay, QLD 4740

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

PrimarySecondary

Contact Information

Website

www.macknortss.eq.edu.au

principal@macknortss.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4940 0333

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

3.0

English

3.0

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Mackay North 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 North State SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	421	—	19
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	300 m	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	312	—	19
Mackay Christian College	800 m	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	776	$2,332 – $4,080	18
Mackay North State High School	1.2 km	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	1,311	—	20
Fitzgerald State School	1.8 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	659	—	23
Whitsunday Anglican School	2.3 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	724	$7,250 – $12,763	14
St Patrick's College	2.4 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Secondary	441	—	16

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

What's Nearby

Mackay Offlead Dog Park.

Park

Willis St, North Mackay

New Life Church

Play centre

Evans Ave, North Mackay

Kidz Life Play Centre

Play centre

Evans Ave, North Mackay

Centennary Place

Park

Malcomson St, North Mackay

Pioneer Swim Club

Swimming

North Mackay

Pioneer Swim Centre

Swimming

Malcomson St, North Mackay

Kyokushin Karate

Karate

Bundesen St, North Mackay

Gooseponds

Park

Hicks St, North Mackay

Fight Club Jiu Jitsu Mackay

Jiujitsu

Swayne St, North Mackay

Nearby Schools

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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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Mackay Christian College

9 Quarry Street, North Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

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Mackay North State High School

Valley Street, North Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Secondary

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Fitzgerald State School

Norris Road, North Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Whitsunday Anglican School

2/16 Celeber Dr, Beaconsfield QLD 4740, Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

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St Patrick's College

Gregory Street, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Mackay North State School?

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

Is Mackay North State School a public or private school?

Mackay North 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 North State School?

Mackay North State School has approximately 421 enrolled students (205 boys and 216 girls).

Does Mackay North State School have a catchment area?

Yes. Mackay North State School serves the following official intake zone: Mackay North 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 North State School located?

Mackay North State School is located at Cnr Evans Avenue and Harvey Street, North Mackay QLD 4740 Australia, North Mackay, QLD, 4740.

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Catchment area

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

Mackay North 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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