Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus

Primary feeders

• Manly West Public School — Balgowlah
• Manly Vale Public School — Manly Vale
• Harbord Public School — Freshwater
• Brookvale Public School — Brookvale
• Seaforth Public School — Seaforth
• Manly Village Public School — Manly
• Balgowlah North Public School — North Balgowlah
• Curl Curl North Public School — North Curl Curl
• Allambie Heights Public School — Allambie Heights
• Balgowlah Heights Public School — Balgowlah
• Beacon Hill Public School — Beacon Hill
• Narraweena Public School — Narraweena

Junior secondary

• Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus — Manly Vale
• The Forest High School — Frenchs Forest

Senior secondary

• Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus — Manly Vale
• The Forest High School — Frenchs Forest

Is Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus a good school?

Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus has an overall SchoolRank score of 66.2/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1115 (88th percentile; the national average is 1,000).

What are the NAPLAN results for Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus, Year 7 students averaged 573 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 618, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.

How do I enrol my child at Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus?

Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,023 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.

What are the fees for Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus?

Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades A− (Excellent) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.

What are class sizes like at Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus?

Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 17% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.

What are the Year 12 results at Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus?

The school had 7 top achiever places across 2025 HSC courses. The Year 12 completion rate is 100%.

What is the community like at Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus?

Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus is located in Manly Vale, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1115 (88th 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.