Very small independent special education centre at Macquarie University serving students with diverse needs in major cities, NSW.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C- overall.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre has an overall SchoolRank score of 33.4/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 23/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1074, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Macquarie University Special Education Centre, Year 3 students averaged 345 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 383, well below the national average of 486 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre is a very small independent combined school with approximately 47 students. It offers education for years U. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre has approximate annual tuition fees of $19,947. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 56% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre is located in Macquarie University, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1074 (77th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.