Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School (Mackay)
133 Alfred Street, Mackay QLD 4740
Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School (Mackay) is an independent secondary school in Mackay, QLD for Years 7–12 with about 75 students. Its ICSEA is 811, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School in Mackay is a secondary school for young people who have become disengaged from mainstream education. Its motto is Knowledge, Culture, Respect, and it emphasises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Programs include food technology, sport and recreation, strength training, cast net making and healthy lifestyle initiatives, supported by community partnerships. The name comes from the Yuwi language.
Often praised
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
- Hands-on practical programs
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's College (Mackay) | Mackay | Catholic high school | 0.8 km | 1,009 | 1,394 |
| Mercy College (Mackay) | Mackay | Catholic high school | 1.0 km | — | — |
| Mackay State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | South Mackay | Public high school | 1.1 km | 936 | 1,254 |
| Mackay Christian College (Quarry St, North Mackay) | North Mackay | Independent high school | 3.5 km | 1,000 | 879 |
| Mackay North State High School | North Mackay | Public high school | 3.6 km | 958 | 1,253 |
| Holy Spirit College (Mount Pleasant) | Mount Pleasant | Catholic high school | 4.9 km | 1,023 | 1,139 |
| Whitsunday Anglican School (Beaconsfield) | Beaconsfield | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.0 km | 1,102 | 1,151 |
| Carlisle Adventist Christian College (Beaconsfield) | Beaconsfield | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.5 km | 990 | 281 |
About this data
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