Principal - Mr. Paul Staples

Co-educational secondary school for years 8 - 12

Pioneer State High School was established in 1986 to provide "A Quality Education in a Positive Caring Environment" for all students from the surrounding communities, including Andergrove, Beaconsfield, Slade Point and the Northern Beaches suburbs of Mackay.

The school has a current enrolment around 900 students, with 60 teachers, plus support staff. A special needs support group operates especially for physically disabled and hearing impaired students, as well as for students with learning dysfunctions.

The school buildings have a full range of facilities, including a theatrette, 4 computer rooms, practical areas for technology subjects as well as the visual and performing arts, and a well-appointed library. Specialist facilities for instrumental music, marine studies and film and television are also well resourced.