CatholicSecondary
Catherine McAuley College
MackayQLD4741
- Enrolments
- 606
- ICSEA
- 1,026
- Ratio
- 11.8:1
QLD suburb profile
Schools in Mackay, QLD
View school profiles in Mackay, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
5
Government schools
1
Catholic schools
3
Independent schools
1
Average ICSEA
954
Total enrolments
2,730
Overview
Mackay school context
Mackay has 5 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 2,730 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 954.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include North Mackay, South Mackay, Glenella, Mackay West, Mount Pleasant and West Mackay.
- Listed schools
- 5
- Total enrolments
- 2,730
- Average ICSEA
- 954
- Suburb and state
- Mackay, QLD
Schools
Mackay school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in Mackay, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
IndependentSpecial
Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School
MackayQLD4740
- Enrolments
- 75
- ICSEA
- 811
- Ratio
- 10.4:1
GovernmentPrimary
Mackay Central State School
MackayQLD4740
- Enrolments
- 216
- ICSEA
- 908
- Ratio
- 13.0:1
CatholicPrimary
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
MackayQLD4740
- Enrolments
- 439
- ICSEA
- 1,018
- Ratio
- 17.3:1
CatholicSecondary
St Patrick's College
MackayQLD4740
- Enrolments
- 1,394
- ICSEA
- 1,009
- Ratio
- 11.3:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine McAuley College | Mackay | Catholic | Secondary | 606 | 1,026 | 11.8:1 | Open |
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School | Mackay | Independent | Special | 75 | 811 | 10.4:1 | Open |
| Mackay Central State School | Mackay | Government | Primary | 216 | 908 | 13.0:1 | Open |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School | Mackay | Catholic | Primary | 439 | 1,018 | 17.3:1 | Open |
| St Patrick's College | Mackay | Catholic | Secondary | 1,394 | 1,009 | 11.3:1 | Open |
Catherine McAuley College
Mackay · Catholic · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 606
- ICSEA
- 1,026
- Ratio
- 11.8:1
Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School
Mackay · Independent · Special
- Enrol.
- 75
- ICSEA
- 811
- Ratio
- 10.4:1
Mackay Central State School
Mackay · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 216
- ICSEA
- 908
- Ratio
- 13.0:1
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Mackay · Catholic · Primary
- Enrol.
- 439
- ICSEA
- 1,018
- Ratio
- 17.3:1
St Patrick's College
Mackay · Catholic · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 1,394
- ICSEA
- 1,009
- Ratio
- 11.3:1
Breakdown
Mackay school mix
Mackay has 5 listed schools. Catholic is the largest sector (3), and secondary is the most common type (2).
Catholic3 · 60%
Independent1 · 20%
Government1 · 20%
Secondary2 · 40%
Primary2 · 40%
Special1 · 20%
Location
Map view for Mackay
Use the map link to check where the listed Mackay schools are located.
Mackay, Queensland
Mackay is shown in the Mackay local area, within the Mackay local government area. Nearby school suburbs include North Mackay, South Mackay and Glenella.
- Local area
- Mackay
- Closest school suburb
- North Mackay
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -21.12892
- Longitude
- 149.17418
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around Mackay
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Mackay.
North Mackay1.3 km away - 5 schoolsSouth Mackay2.6 km away - 1 schoolGlenella2.7 km away - 1 schoolMackay West2.8 km away - 1 schoolMount Pleasant2.8 km away - 3 schoolsWest Mackay3.0 km away - 1 schoolEast Mackay3.0 km away - 1 schoolMackay South3.0 km away - 1 schoolBeaconsfield3.6 km away - 4 schools
Data source
2025 Australian school profile data
ACARA school profile and location data
This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.
FAQ
Questions about schools in Mackay
How many schools are in Mackay, QLD?
There are 5 listed schools in Mackay in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in Mackay?
Yes. Mackay has 1 listed government school.
What is the average ICSEA for Mackay schools?
The average ICSEA shown for Mackay schools is 954.
Which schools are listed in Mackay?
Catherine McAuley College, Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School, Mackay Central State School, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's College are listed for Mackay.
What data source is used for Mackay school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.