The McDonald College
Combined school in North Strathfield, NSW
About The McDonald College
The McDonald College is a independent combined school located in North Strathfield, Sydney's North Shore. The school offers education for students from 1-12.
With 265 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1123 (90th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location North Strathfield, NSW 2137
- Website www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Independent
- Level Combined (1-12)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 265 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 32 (27.4 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 29 (21.5 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1123 (90th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 1%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 106 (40%)
Girls: 159 (60%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 34%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 53%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 5%
Lower 13%
Upper 30%
Top 52%
