Mackay State High School

South Mackay, QLD 4740

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

www.mackayshs.eq.edu.au

admin@mackayshs.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4957 9179

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

5.0

English

5.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

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11.8%

Overall Position 1-5

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Mackay 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 State High SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	1,083	—	17
Coningsby State School	800 m	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	—	—	13
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - Mackay	900 m	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary	377	—	21
Mackay Central State School	900 m	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	195	—	17
St Patrick's College Mackay	1.0 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Secondary	969	$2,360 – $3,040	21
St Patrick's College	1.1 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Secondary	441	—	16
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School - West Mackay	1.6 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	542	—	6

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

What's Nearby

Kemmis Park

Park

Evan St, South Mackay

Mackay Showgrounds

Park

Milton St, Mackay

Jubilee Park

Park

Alfred St, Mackay

Pure Gymnastics Academ

Gymnastics

Milton St, Mackay

Memorial Swim Centre

Swimming

Milton St, Mackay

Mackay - Head Office

Library

Gordon St, Mackay

Shark Park

Park

Bridge Rd, South Mackay

Dudley Denny Mackay City Library

Library

Victoria St, Mackay

Life Stream

Park

Juliet St, South Mackay

Nearby Schools

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Coningsby State School

1312 Bruce Highway, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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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 Central State School

Alfred Street, 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

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St Patrick's College

Gregory Street, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Secondary

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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School - West Mackay

Cnr Mackenzie Road and Bridge Street, Mackay West QLD 4740 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary+

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Mackay State High School?

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

Is Mackay State High School a public or private school?

Mackay 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 State High School?

Mackay State High School has approximately 1,083 enrolled students (570 boys and 513 girls).

How does Mackay State High School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, Mackay State High School achieved around 11.8% of students achieving an OP (Overall Position) between 1 and 5.

Does Mackay State High School have a catchment area?

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

Mackay State High School is located at 105 Milton Street, Mackay QLD 4740 Australia, South Mackay, QLD, 4740.

Explore kids' activities in South Mackay

All kids' activities & classes in South Mackay

Catchment area

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

Mackay 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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