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Enrolments

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Prospectus 

​Before you apply for enrolment at Mackay State High School, please read the following important information. 

School Enrolment Management Plan 

​​Mackay State High School recognises as its prime obligation, the provision of access to an appropriate educational service for students whose principal place of residence is within the school's catchment area. Because of enrolment capacity and growth, Mackay State High School may be unable to meet this obligation in the future, unless action is taken now to manage enrolments.  

Schools are required to implement a School Enrolment Management Plan (EMP) when enrolments reach 80% of the school's student enrolment capacity. A school's student enrolment capacity is the number of students the school can accommodate within the existing learning spaces in the school. As Mackay State High School has reached this limit we are subject to an EMP and the Principal must restrict enrolment of out-of-catchment students to ensure in-catchment students can enrol at their local state school, without requiring additional facilities. 

Out-of-catchment students are welcome to apply for enrolment at the school and will be placed on a waiting list, assessed in order of receipt, and prioritised as​ per the School enrolment management plan (PDF, 112KB).

You can view the Mackay State High School Enrolment Management Plan on the Department's website or download a copy. School enrolment management plan (PDF, 112KB). 

More information on School EMPs can be found here:   https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/enrolment/management-plans

The Principal is responsible for all decisions on enrolments and may request any additional documentation and conduct other enquiries deemed necessary to satisfy eligibility criteria. The principals decision on enrolment is final. 

 ​Applying for Enrolment 

Students transitioning to Year 7 from the following local primary schools will receive an enrolment pack at their school: 

  • Chelona State School
  • Dundulla​ State School
  • Homebush State School
  • Mackay Central State School
  • Mackay West State School
  • Victoria Park State School
  • Walkerston State School 

Information regarding the rest of the enrolment process for these students will be supplied through these schools at the relevant time.  

Students transitioning to year 7 from any other school, or enrolling in other year levels, will need to contact the school to book an enrolment interview. Once an appointment time has been received the following forms should be downloaded and completed to bring with you to the interview. These forms are also available as an enrolment pack from the Mackay State High School office. 

​Information on ​​​​​​fees and subjects offered to all year levels at Mackay State High School can be found in the links on the right of the page​​​​. 

Information on, and application forms for, Mackay State High School Excellence Academy's can be found on the Excellence programs page of this website. ​

For any enquiries regarding enrolling​ at Mackay State High School, or to book an enrolment interview please contact the Mackay State High School office.



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Last reviewed 29 July 2025
Last updated 29 July 2025