Independent special education school, 47 students, Macquarie University campus NSW.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre is also known as MUSEC and MUSEC Macquarie University.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre has about 47 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 4 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 351, Writing 326, Numeracy 354, Spelling 367 and Grammar 328. Year 5 students averaged Reading 339, Writing 376 and Spelling 435. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre is a very small Independent special school with approximately 47 students. As an 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 good.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre is located in Macquarie University, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1074 (77th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.