Small government special school (118 students, Prep–12) in Mackenzie, north Brisbane, serving diverse learners with additional support needs.
Mackenzie State Special School is also known as MSSS and MSSS Mackenzie.
Mackenzie State Special School is a very small government combined school with approximately 118 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Mackenzie State Special School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Mackenzie State Special School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 54% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 83%, which is below the national benchmark.
Mackenzie State Special School is located in Mackenzie, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1045 (66th 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.