Mackay North State High School 
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Background
Rationale
Enrolment capacity of school
Local catchment area
Enrolment Policy
Enrolment Criteria
Proof of Residency
Acceptance and notification processes
Review
Enrolment Management Committee
Mackay North State High School opened in 1964 to service the population growth on the north side of Mackay.ﾃあ During its history, the enrolment grew to 1450 in 1985, declined with the opening of Pioneer State High School and has then risen again.ﾃあ Mackay's growth has been steady, with an increasing number of mining families choosing to live in Mackay and work in the mine sites.
Over the past years student enrolment has increased and the class numbers in our feeder schools would indicate that the growth will continue.ﾃあ Pioneer State High School is situated quite close by, only four (4) kms away at Andergrove.
The school offers a range of Excellence programs in Performing Arts and Cricket.ﾃあ The Program of Excellence in Cricket is supported though the allocation of 28 places (1 class) and the Excellence in Performing Arts is supported through the allocation of 70 places.
Mackay North State High School recognises as its prime obligation the provision of access to an appropriate educational service for students resident within this community as defined by its local catchment area.
Because of enrolment capacity and growth Mackay North State High School may be unable to meet this obligation in future, unless action is taken now to manage enrolment.
This plan sets out the conditions under which students may be enrolled into Mackay North State High School.
The school currently has the maximum built capacity to enrol up to 1660 students in 79 classrooms.
To enable effective management of enrolment numbers through the school, the number of students entering year 8 in any given year is not to exceed 300 unless there are more than 300 students from within the catchment area
The school's enrolment capacity for students who live outside the local catchment is dependant upon:
The local catchment area is based on equidistance boundaries with other schools. The attached map defines the boundary area for which Mackay North State High School is the closest school by trafficable route. Should this capacity change because of changes to road networks, this will be formally notified through the registration and gazettal of an amended plan including the operative date for the new catchment area.
Programs for students with disabilities are regional programs for students whose educational support needs are additional to, or different from, other students. Students who live outside the catchment area and are verified, or likely to be verified with a disability can enrol in the school to attend the program if it is the closest program to their home and meets their individualised need.
All students who reside within the local catchment area and are eligible for enrolment in the educational program offered by the school have a right to enrolment at the school.
The Principal will hold places for students who relocate to within the catchment boundary throughout the school year.
Enrolment of students from outside the local catchment area will be managed to ensure that the total current and forecast enrolments do not exceed the school's built capacity and where applicable will ensure there is an even spread of students across year levels or class groupings.
The school's enrolment management plan does not replace other departmental policy; for example Safe, Supportive and Disciplined School Environment, nor does it override subsequent determinations regarding built school capacity.
Students who reside outside the school's local catchment boundary who apply for enrolment at the school will be put on a waiting list in order of receipt of application. Where there is spare capacity, students will be enrolled from the waiting list based on the following criteria and order of priority:
Parents who wish to enrol their child/ren at Mackay North State High School under the Enrolment Management Plan will need to demonstrate that the child/ren to be enrolled, reside within the catchment area.ﾃあ The following documentation may be required if requested by the principal:
Applications for admission into Years 8-12 will be accepted from the beginning of Semester Two.
Applications will be recorded in order of receipt.
Applications will remain current only for the year of submission.
Year 8
Year 9 to 12
All enrolment applications will be considered on merit in accordance with the enrolment criteria.
Parents wishing to have an unsuccessful enrolment application reviewed may seek clarification from the principal.ﾃあ Parents may provide a written submission seeking a review of an unsuccessful enrolment application.ﾃあ This submission should present evidence to substantiate a claim that the stated criteria have not been applied fairly and equitably.
The Enrolment Management Committee will review written submissions and the reply should be in writing within 14 days of submission.
The enrolment management committee consists of Principal (Chair) / P&C or School Council Representative/ Representative of Executive Director (Schools) / Staff Representative, these are listed below.
Further appeal should be directed to the Executive Director (Schools) whose decision will be final.
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