Macarthur Girls High School
Macarthur Girls High School is a government secondary school in Parramatta, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1071, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 997 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 92% have a language background other than English.
Parramatta NSW 2150. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Macarthur Girls High School compares
By ICSEA, Macarthur Girls High School ranks 135th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Secondary College of Languages, a government combined school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Macarthur Girls High School scores 1071, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Macarthur Girls High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Parramatta
Macarthur Girls High School is located in Parramatta, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,092/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 30,211.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Parramatta suburb profileSchools near Macarthur Girls High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Macarthur Girls High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Phillip High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parramatta | 0.5 km | 994 | 77 lower | 1,636 |
| Parramatta Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta | 0.6 km | 1134 | 63 higher | 671 |
| Parramatta East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta | 0.9 km | 1091 | 20 higher | 465 |
| Maronite College of the Holy Family - ParramattaIndependent Combined · Harris Park | 1.0 km | 1023 | 48 lower | 1,282 |
| Bayanami Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta | 1.0 km | 1108 | 37 higher | 663 |
| Our Lady of Mercy College ParramattaIndependent Secondary · Parramatta | 1.0 km | 1144 | 73 higher | 1,097 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Parramatta | 1.0 km | 1094 | 23 higher | 408 |
| Parramatta North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Parramatta | 1.2 km | 1077 | 6 higher | 253 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macarthur Girls High School a government school?
Yes, Macarthur Girls High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Macarthur Girls High School offer?
Macarthur Girls High School offers 7-12.
What is Macarthur Girls High School's ICSEA score?
Macarthur Girls High School has an ICSEA score of 1071, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Macarthur Girls High School?
Macarthur Girls High School has 997 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Macarthur Girls High School?
The nearest schools to Macarthur Girls High School are Secondary College of Languages (0.4 km), Arthur Phillip High School (0.5 km), Parramatta Public School (0.6 km).
Where is Macarthur Girls High School located?
Macarthur Girls High School is located in Parramatta, NSW 2150. Visit the school website at https://macarthurg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.