Mackay Christian College

North Mackay, Queensland · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 65.9%

Mackay Christian College is a co-educational, Christian, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in North Mackay, Queensland. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Trusted tier. Its score places it in the top 89 percent of Australian schools.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence38 / 60 (63.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing40 / 60 (66.7%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment40 / 60 (66.7%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1212 / 20Highly Capable

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways11 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support13 / 20Trusted

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development13 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum14 / 20Trusted

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture15 / 20Leading

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff13 / 20Trusted

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation13 / 20Trusted

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections12 / 20Highly Capable

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability13 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
858
Student:teacher ratio
12.7:1
Location
North Mackay, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1000level with the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    383(-55)
    Writing
    400(-42)
    Spelling
    397(-36)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    400(-48)
    Numeracy
    389(-47)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    470(-51)
    Writing
    464(-44)
    Spelling
    473(-37)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    494(-38)
    Numeracy
    487(-37)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    513(-53)
    Writing
    516(-53)
    Spelling
    529(-31)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    513(-56)
    Numeracy
    517(-59)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    555(-41)
    Writing
    550(-61)
    Spelling
    560(-26)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    558(-36)
    Numeracy
    551(-54)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $4,108
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $4,108
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $4,108
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $4,108
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $4,498
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $4,498
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Mackay Christian College teach?

Mackay Christian College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Mackay Christian College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Mackay Christian College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Mackay Christian College in?

Mackay Christian College is classified as Independent.

Does Mackay Christian College offer boarding?

No, Mackay Christian College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Mackay Christian College?

Mackay Christian College has 858 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Mackay Christian College?

Mackay Christian College's student to teacher ratio is 12.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Mackay Christian College sit in?

Mackay Christian College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is Mackay Christian College's strongest area on Schools360?

Mackay Christian College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Trusted tier.

Where is Mackay Christian College located?

Mackay Christian College is located in North Mackay, Queensland.