The McDonald College

Address & distance

Location

17 George St, North Strathfield, NSW 2137

School

The school details parents usually check first.

School Type: Combined School
Year levels: Kindergarten to Year 12
Classification: Comprehensive
Boarding: Day and Boarding
Technology Policy: BYOD
Founded: 1984
School features: After School CareUniformP&CScholarshipsInternational Students

Band 6 and E4 results from the NESA Distinguished Achievers list, 2023 to 2025.

Strongest subjects

Music 1DanceDrama

Programs, languages, activities, facilities and support, all in one place.

3

Languages taught or supported by the school.

FrenchGreekRussian

3

Sports and competitive activities listed by the school.

AthleticsSailingTennis

4

Music, drama, dance, and other performing arts opportunities.

DanceDramaMusical TheatrePhotography

5

Learning support, wellbeing programs, and pastoral care.

Anti BullyingGifted SupportGrowth MindsetPastoral CareVision Impairment

A snapshot of the suburb around this school. ABS 2021 Census, ABS SEIFA 2021, NSW BOCSAR (latest quarter).

Families with kids: 47.5%Above NSW avg; NSW median: 38%.
Median age: 34yrs; NSW median: 45 yrs.
Languages at home: 50.6% use a language other than English at home.
Religious make-up: 31% reported no religion.
Socio-economic advantage: 8/ 10 SEIFATop 24%; 1 = most disadvantaged, 10 = least.
Tertiary education: 59.7%Top 6%; Adults with a bachelor degree or higher.