Small independent co-ed school in Shortland, NSW; 103 students, ungraded year range.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
Margaret Jurd College has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 60/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 889, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Margaret Jurd College, Year 3 students averaged 434 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 526, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 529, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 579, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Spelling. 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.
Margaret Jurd College is a very small independent combined school with approximately 103 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.
Margaret Jurd College has approximate annual tuition fees of $966. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 61/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Margaret Jurd College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 59% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 59%, which is below the national benchmark.
Margaret Jurd College is located in Shortland, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 889 (9th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.