Mackay North State High School is a progressive school which offers students a wide range of subjects and extracurricular opportunities. The current enrolment is approximately 1 400 students who are attracted from across the district by the strong reputation of the school.

Students are supported in their welfare and academic progress by a team of support staff and dedicated Year Coordinators. Students enjoy the opportunities to develop their skills in the many extra-curricular activities in performing arts, sport, leadership courses and competitions. Our school facilities include a well equipped Senior Centre, Assembly Hall, modern Science laboratories, and excellent sporting facilities.

Location

Mackay North State High School is located near the world-famous beachside community of Airlie Beach and the popular Whitsunday Islands. Here you can enjoy your weekends discovering the tropical highland rainforest and more than 30 sandy beaches. See wallabies at sunrise on the beach and platypus in the rainforest rivers. Swim in crystal clear rock pools and glide through the forest canopy on a flying fox cableway.

3 Reasons to Choose Mackay North State High School

• Access to the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef and rain forest areas
• Friendly, safe and supportive community
• Wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities

 

Curriculum

Junior School

• English
• Maths
• Science
• Social Science
• Physical Education

 

Senior School

• Marine Studies
• Performing Arts
• Vocational Education
• Technology

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• Marine Studies – popular courses with both domestic and international students which provide field trips to the Mackay Harbour and to the Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsundays.
• A strong sporting program which includes Excellence in Golf and a Cricket Academy.
• Excellence in Music and Art programs available
• Highly regarded instrumental music program

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• The Performing Arts department sponsors many extra-curricular activities for all students – modern dance, ensembles, bands and choirs, music and drama performances and competitions.

 

Languages

• Japanese

 

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Health and physical education facilities include – a 25 metre swimming pool, extensive playing fields, gym, climbing wall
• Senior Centre facilities include – auditorium, senior computer room, lockers and senior study rooms
• The Arts facilities include – Art studios, Performing Arts area, music practice rooms, dance floor
• Vocational education facilities include – commercial kitchen and training restaurant, engineering and building workshops
• Technology facilities include – several computer laboratories, computer aided design rooms, model office

 

Tertiary Pathways

• Participation in the local university Start University Now program allowing students to undertake tertiary studies in Year 12
• Students articulate to local and metropolitan universities.

 

AWARDS

• Modern History programs have won several awards – Heritage Program Award, Premier’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Community Event, Education Queensland’s Showcase Award
• Hospitality program has won several awards – Prime Minister’s Award for school community partnerships, state finalist in Education Queensland’s Showcase awards
• Individual awards include – Australian Students Award, Australian Vocational Students Awards, prize winners in the Australian Mathematics competition, University of NSW
• Science competition, University of Queensland Dean’s Excellence Award and winners of accelerated programs in university for some graduates.

 

Website: mackaynorthshs.eq.edu.au

Application

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