AustraliaNSWNorth StrathfieldThe McDonald College

The McDonald College

IndependentCombined1-12
North Strathfield, NSW 2137 · Major Cities
265Students
1123ICSEA
1:9.7Ratio
10/10SEIFA
The McDonald

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 1,000
1123+123
ICSEA Score
Nat. avg: 434
265
Total Enrolments
Nat. avg: 12.3
9.7:1-2.6
Student : Teacher
Nat. avg: 26.9%
34%
LBOTE
Nat. avg: 11.7%
1%
Indigenous Students
Higher = less disadvantaged
10 / 10
SEIFA IRSD Decile
Nat. avg: 25%
52%+27pp
SEA Top Quarter
1-12
Year Range

Overview

The McDonald College is a independent combined school in North Strathfield, New South Wales, serving 1-12. The school has 265 enrolled students. Its ICSEA value is 1123 (well above average). The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. The school is located in a SEIFA IRSD decile 10 area.

Source: ACARA School Profile 2025 (2025)

Key Facts

SectorIndependent
School TypeCombined
Year Range1-12
Governing BodyIndependent Schools NSW
Postcode2137
RemotenessMajor Cities
ACARA ID43802

Student Background

Total Enrolments265
Gender Split159 girls / 106 boys
Indigenous Students1%
Language Background Other Than English34%
English Background53%
Language Not Stated13%

Socio-Educational Advantage Distribution

Bottom quarter
5%
Lower middle
13%
Upper middle
30%
Top quarter
52%
Source: ACARA School Profile (2025)

Enrolment by Year Level

265 students across 12 year levels (2025)

Yr 17
Yr 23
Yr 33
Yr 410
Yr 510
Yr 615
Yr 730
Yr 826
See full breakdown
Source: ACARA Enrolments by Grade (2025)

Staffing

Teaching Staff32 (27.4 FTE)
Non-Teaching Staff29 (21.5 FTE)
Total Staff61
Student:Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Source: ACARA School Profile (2025)