Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
1,060
reported total enrolments
559 girls
501 boys
52.7% girls47.3% boys
Macquarie College reports 1,060 total enrolments, including 559 girls and 501 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 52.7% girls and 47.3% boys.
2025 Australia school profile data
Macquarie College
Macquarie College is a independent combined school in Wallsend, New South Wales, with 1,060 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 87.
Wallsend, NSW 2287IndependentCombinedK-12
IndependentCombinedCo-educational
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
Macquarie College is listed as Independent and Combined, with a reported year range of K-12.
Enrolment size
The school reports 1,060 total enrolments, including 559 girls and 501 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 1,110, with percentile 87 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 52.7% girls and 47.3% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1, based on 73.9 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Wallsend, New South Wales, within Lake Macquarie.
Profile signals
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Macquarie College profile summary
Macquarie College is listed as a independent combined school in Wallsend, New South Wales. The profile reports 1,060 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 1,110, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 where available. The reported year range is K-12, and the campus sits within Lake Macquarie local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
87
percentile where available
ICSEA
1,110
Macquarie College sits at the 87 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
5%
Lower-middle
17%
Upper-middle
33%
Top
45%
The socio-educational distribution lists 5% in the bottom quarter, 17% in the lower-middle quarter, 33% in the upper-middle quarter, and 45% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
78
FTE teaching
73.9
Non-teaching
56
Student-teacher
14.3:1
The profile reports 78 teaching staff and 56 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Wallsend
- Postcode
- 2287
- State
- New South Wales
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Lake Macquarie - East
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness area
- Major Cities
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Adventist Schools Australia
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Single Entity
- Reporting description
- Individual Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 3%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 30%
- Language background other than English: no
- 70%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 0%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
GovernmentSecondary
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
Wallsend, NSW 2287
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 890
- ICSEA
- 952
- Ratio
- 11.7:1
GovernmentPrimary
Elermore Vale Public School
Wallsend, NSW 2287
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 290
- ICSEA
- 996
- Ratio
- 16.0:1
GovernmentPrimary
Plattsburg Public School
Wallsend, NSW 2287
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 195
- ICSEA
- 910
- Ratio
- 14.2:1
CatholicPrimary
St Patrick's Primary School
Wallsend, NSW 2287
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 323
- ICSEA
- 1,076
- Ratio
- 15.2:1
GovernmentPrimary
Wallsend Public School
Wallsend, NSW 2287
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 252
- ICSEA
- 965
- Ratio
- 15.5:1
GovernmentPrimary
Wallsend South Public School
Wallsend, NSW 2287
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 583
- ICSEA
- 1,083
- Ratio
- 19.1:1
FAQ
Questions about Macquarie College
How many students attend Macquarie College?
Macquarie College has 1,060 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 559 girls and 501 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is Macquarie College?
Macquarie College is listed as a Independent school with school type Combined. The reported year range is K-12.
Where is Macquarie College located?
Macquarie College is located in Wallsend, NSW 2287. The local government area is Lake Macquarie.
What is the ICSEA value of Macquarie College?
The ICSEA value for Macquarie College is 1,110 and the ICSEA percentile is 87. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is Macquarie College boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
Macquarie College is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 52.7% girls and 47.3% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.