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.
| Mackay State High School | |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1912 |
| Principal | Felicity Roberts |
| Enrolment | Around 1030 |
| Website | https://mackayshs.eq.edu.au/ |
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[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.[citation needed]
History
editThe 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
editReferences
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 Archived 23 February 2023 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL PDF]
- ^ https://mackayshs.eq.edu.au/supportandresources/formsanddocuments/annualreports/annual-report-2021.pdf Archived 23 February 2023 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL 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.
Further reading
edit- Mackay State High School, 1912-1987, 75th jubilee. Mackay State High School. 1987. ISBN 0731612191. — via State Library of Queensland.