Mackay Northern Beaches State High School

Rural View, QLD 4740

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

www.macknorthbeachesshs.eq.edu.au

principal@macknorthbeachesshs.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4842 1333

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

4.0

English

4.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

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8.9%

Overall Position 1-5

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Mackay Northern Beaches 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 Northern Beaches State High SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	921	—	2
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School	1.9 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary	320	—	3
Eimeo Road State School	2.1 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	959	—	3
MacKillop Catholic Primary School	2.8 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary	193	—	7
Beaconsfield State School	3.0 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	348	—	11
Andergrove State School	3.2 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	339	—	7
Carlisle Adventist College	3.5 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	—	—	8

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

What's Nearby

Mackay Karate Centre

Karate

Carl Ct, Rural View

Marlins Swim School

Swimming

Arana Dr, Rural View

Eaglemount Heights Park

Park

Broomdykes Dr, Beaconsfield

Broomdykes Drive Park

Park

Broomdykes Dr, Beaconsfield

Jaycee Park

Park

Bedford Rd, Andergrove

Carbeen Street Park

Park

Banksia Ave, Andergrove

Kyokushin Karate

Karate

Farquhar St, Beaconsfield

Morag McNichol Reserve

Park

Wattle St, Andergrove

Carlisle Adventist Christian College Auskick Centre

AFLAuskick

17 Holts Rd, Beaconsfield

Nearby Schools

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St Brendan's Catholic Primary School

799 Mackay Bucasia Rd, Rural View QLD 4740, Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary

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Eimeo Road State School

21 Eimeo Road, Rural View QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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MacKillop Catholic Primary School

20 Nadarmi Drive, Andergrove QLD 4740 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary

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Beaconsfield State School

Nadina Street, Beaconsfield QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Andergrove State School

Fernleigh Avenue, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Carlisle Adventist College

83 Holts Rd, Beaconsfield QLD 4740 Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Mackay Northern Beaches State High School?

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is a Government, Coeducational school in Rural View, QLD, offering Secondary year levels.

Is Mackay Northern Beaches State High School a public or private school?

Mackay Northern Beaches 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 Northern Beaches State High School?

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School has approximately 921 enrolled students (480 boys and 441 girls).

How does Mackay Northern Beaches State High School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, Mackay Northern Beaches State High School achieved around 8.9% of students achieving an OP (Overall Position) between 1 and 5.

Does Mackay Northern Beaches State High School have a catchment area?

Yes. Mackay Northern Beaches State High School serves the following official intake zone: Mackay Northern Beaches 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 Northern Beaches State High School located?

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is located at 30 Rosewood Dr, Rural View QLD 4740 Australia, Rural View, QLD, 4740.

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Catchment area

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

Mackay Northern Beaches 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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