Mercy College (Mackay)
Penn Street, Mackay QLD 4740
Mercy College (Mackay) is a Catholic secondary school in Mackay, QLD for Years 7–10.
About this school, from public sources
Public sources describe Mercy College as a Catholic secondary school in Mackay, QLD, formed in 1987 through the amalgamation of St Patrick's College and Our Lady of Mercy College. It operates within the Catholic Education tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, historically serving Years 7-10 on its Mercy Campus as part of a broader Mackay Catholic education community alongside a senior campus for Years 11-12. It is recognised locally as a long-established part of Mackay's Catholic schooling network.
Often praised
- long-standing Sisters of Mercy tradition
- established Mackay Catholic community
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | South Mackay | Public high school | 0.7 km | 936 | 1,254 |
| Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School (Mackay) | Mackay | Independent high school | 1.0 km | 811 | 75 |
| St Patrick's College (Mackay) | Mackay | Catholic high school | 1.7 km | 1,009 | 1,394 |
| Mackay Christian College (Quarry St, North Mackay) | North Mackay | Independent high school | 4.4 km | 1,000 | 879 |
| Mackay North State High School | North Mackay | Public high school | 4.5 km | 958 | 1,253 |
| Holy Spirit College (Mount Pleasant) | Mount Pleasant | Catholic high school | 5.6 km | 1,023 | 1,139 |
| Whitsunday Anglican School (Beaconsfield) | Beaconsfield | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.9 km | 1,102 | 1,151 |
| Carlisle Adventist Christian College (Beaconsfield) | Beaconsfield | Independent k–12 / combined | 6.3 km | 990 | 281 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.