Independent School

The McDonald College

Combined school in North Strathfield, NSW

265
Students (2025)
1123
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
10:1
Student:Teacher

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

🎓 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)
  • ICSEA?Index 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 Distribution?Index 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.
13%
30%
52%
Bottom 5% Lower 13% Upper 30% Top 52%