Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus vs The McDonald College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus
North Kellyville · Independent combined · K-12
733 students · ICSEA 1122
The McDonald College
North Strathfield · Independent combined · 1-12
265 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus North Kellyville NSW | The McDonald College North Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 314 | #60 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #180 of 1,259 | #172 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | 1-12 |
| Students | 733 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 363 / 370 | 159 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 68 | 30 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 21.5 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Kellyville 2155 | North Strathfield 2137 |
| Council area | The Hills | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kellyville.aia.nsw.edu.au/ | www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.9 vs 75.5).
- •The McDonald College has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The McDonald College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.6).
- •Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus is the larger school with 733 students compared with 265.
- •Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus has grown faster over five years (52% vs -9%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus better than The McDonald College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus and The McDonald College?
About 21 km in a straight line, between North Kellyville and North Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The McDonald College has 9.7.
How do Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus and The McDonald College rank in NSW?
Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus is 62nd of 314 and The McDonald College is 60th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.