Macquarie College
Macquarie College is an independent combined school in Wallsend, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1110, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,060 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
Wallsend NSW 2287. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Macquarie College compares
By ICSEA, Macquarie College ranks 82nd of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newcastle Waldorf School, an independent 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. Macquarie College scores 1110, above average.
Enrolment and location
Macquarie College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Wallsend
Macquarie College is located in Wallsend, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,401/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 13,244.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wallsend suburb profileSchools near Macquarie College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Macquarie College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Waldorf SchoolIndependent Combined · Glendale | 0.4 km | 1072 | 38 lower | 237 |
| Glendale East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glendale | 0.6 km | 956 | 154 lower | 232 |
| Glendale Technology High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Glendale | 0.9 km | 946 | 164 lower | 802 |
| Alesco Secondary CollegeIndependent Secondary · Cooks Hill | 1.1 km | 949 | 161 lower | 664 |
| Elermore Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 1.6 km | 996 | 114 lower | 290 |
| Wallsend South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 2.2 km | 1083 | 27 lower | 583 |
| Wallsend Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 2.5 km | 965 | 145 lower | 252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macquarie College a government school?
No, Macquarie College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Macquarie College offer?
Macquarie College offers K-12.
What is Macquarie College's ICSEA score?
Macquarie College has an ICSEA score of 1110, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Macquarie College?
Macquarie College has 1,060 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Macquarie College?
The nearest schools to Macquarie College are Newcastle Waldorf School (0.4 km), Glendale East Public School (0.6 km), Holy Cross Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Macquarie College located?
Macquarie College is located in Wallsend, NSW 2287. Visit the school website at http://www.macquariecollege.nsw.edu.au.