Is Macquarie University Special Education Centre a government, Catholic or independent school?

Macquarie University Special Education Centre is an independent special school in New South Wales. Its governing body is Independent Schools NSW.

What years does Macquarie University Special Education Centre teach?

Macquarie University Special Education Centre teaches Ungraded classes, for boys and girls.

How many students are enrolled at Macquarie University Special Education Centre?

Macquarie University Special Education Centre had 47 students in 2025, according to ACARA. That is about 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, which is not the same as class size.

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Macquarie University Special Education Centre

Macquarie University Special Education Centre is an independent special school for boys and girls, from Ungraded classes, in Macquarie University, New South Wales.

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About the school

What Macquarie University Special Education Centre is like

It has 47 students (12 girls and 35 boys) and the equivalent of 10 full-time teachers, about 5 students for each teacher.

Compared with the 19 other schools within about 3 km, it is smaller than most of them.

The school is run by Independent Schools NSW.

As an independent school it sets its own fees. Ask the school for the current fee schedule, including any scholarships or bursaries.

Its ICSEA value is 1074, against a national average of 1000. ICSEA describes the educational advantage of the families a school serves, not the quality of the school; read it alongside the school's results on My School.

At a glance

Macquarie University Special Education Centre at a glance

Students: 47; 2025
Girls and boys: 26% / 74%; 12 girls, 35 boys
Teachers: 10; full-time equivalent
Students per teacher: 4.7 to 1; not the same as class size
Years: Ungraded classes

Students, staff and years: Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), School Profile 2025. Results are on My School, not here.

Fees

Macquarie University Special Education Centre fees

Macquarie University Special Education Centre has not published its fees with us yet. Fees at independent schools in Australia usually rise with the year level, and many schools offer sibling discounts, scholarships and bursaries. The quickest way to get the current fee schedule is to ask the school; enquiries are free.

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Results

NAPLAN results and the school profile

Australian schools are not given inspection grades. Each school’s NAPLAN results, finances, attendance and student background are published by ACARA on My School: Macquarie University Special Education Centre on My School.

Non-government schools are registered and reviewed by the school registration authority in New South Wales. Ask the school for its most recent annual report, which every Australian school publishes.

Enrolment

How to get a place

Independent schools run their own enrolment. Most invite families to an open day or a tour, then ask for an application form and fee; popular schools fill their entry years (often Kindergarten and Year 7) a year or more ahead. Ask Macquarie University Special Education Centre about places for your child’s year level.

Open day dates for Macquarie University Special Education Centre are not listed yet. Enquire and the school can send you the next dates directly.

Questions

Common questions about Macquarie University Special Education Centre

Is Macquarie University Special Education Centre a government, Catholic or independent school?: Macquarie University Special Education Centre is an independent special school in New South Wales. Its governing body is Independent Schools NSW.
What years does Macquarie University Special Education Centre teach?: Macquarie University Special Education Centre teaches Ungraded classes, for boys and girls.
How many students are enrolled at Macquarie University Special Education Centre?: Macquarie University Special Education Centre had 47 students in 2025, according to ACARA. That is about 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, which is not the same as class size.
What is the ICSEA value of Macquarie University Special Education Centre?: Macquarie University Special Education Centre has an ICSEA value of 1074, against a national average of 1000. ICSEA describes the educational advantage of the families a school serves, not the quality of the school; read it alongside the school's results on My School.

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