Mackay State High School
| Mackay State High School | |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1912 |
| Principal | Felicity Roberts |
| Enrolment | Around 1030 |
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Mackay State High School is a government secondary school at 123 Milton Street, South Mackay, Mackay, Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] 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.
In 2021, the school employed 92 teaching staff and educated 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][full citation needed]
The school has a 100% completion rate on the QCE for the years 2019 and 2021 with 2020[2] 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.[citation needed]
History
[edit | edit source]The school opened on 29 January 1912[3] and, as of 2017, educates around 1040 students. It is one of the oldest state secondary schools in Queensland.[4]
In the past, students from Mackay State High School have obtained high academic results.[5]
Notable alumni
[edit | edit source]- Todd Blanchfield – basketballer
- George Christensen – former politician
- Jason Costigan – former politician and radio commentator
- Kalyn Ponga - rugby league player
Notable staff
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Further reading
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