Mackay State High School
| Mackay State High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 | |
| , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1912 |
| Principal | Felicity Roberts |
| Enrolment | Around 1030 |
| Website | https://mackayshs.eq.edu.au/ |
Mackay State High School is located at 123 Milton Street, South Mackay, Mackay, Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] Mackay State High School is a public educational institution located in the city of Mackay, Queensland, Australia. The school offers education to students from grades 7 to 12 and provides a range of academic programs to suit different interests and abilities. The school's facilities include modern classrooms, science labs, computer rooms, a library, sports facilities, and a cafeteria.
Currently, the school employs 92 teaching staff and educates around 1030 students and has an average class size of 22 in grades 7 to 10 and an average class size of 16 in grades 11 to 12.[2]
The school has a 100% completion rate on the QCE for the years 2019 and 2021 with 2020[3] being 99%. In the year 2021, Mackay State High School had 110 of its Year 12 cohort receive one or more VET qualifications (including SAT). The school achieved an 87.17% attendance rate across all student year levels which has been decreasing by 1% annually since 2019.
History[edit]
The school opened on 29 January 1912[4] and, as of 2017, educates around 1040 students. It is one of the oldest state secondary schools in Queensland.[5]
In the past, students from Mackay State High School have obtained high academic results.[6]
Notable alumni[edit]
- Todd Blanchfield – basketballer
- George Christensen – former politician
- Jason Costigan – former politician and radio commentator
Notable staff[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Mackay State High School". Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ https://mackayshs.eq.edu.au/supportandresources/formsanddocuments/annualreports/annual-report-2021.pdf
- ^ https://mackayshs.eq.edu.au/supportandresources/formsanddocuments/annualreports/annual-report-2021.pdf
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "The oldest state secondary schools in Queensland". education.qld.gov.au. Archived from the original on 29 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ "Top of the class". Mackay Daily Mercury. 31 May 2012. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
