Independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in North Mackay, QLD with 879 enrolments.
NAPLAN 15 points below national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B overall.
Mackay Christian College is also known as MCC North Mackay.
Mackay Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 58.2/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1000, close to the national average of 1,000. Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Mackay Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 394 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 478, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 518, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 555, below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Mackay Christian College is a medium-sized Independent combined school with approximately 879 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Mackay Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 98%, which is strong.
The Year 12 completion rate is 93%.
Mackay Christian College is located in North Mackay, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1000 (47th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.