Macquarie College vs Newcastle Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 447 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macquarie College
Wallsend · Independent combined · K-12
1,060 students · ICSEA 1110
Newcastle Waldorf School
Glendale · Independent combined · K-12
237 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Macquarie College Wallsend NSW | Newcastle Waldorf School Glendale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 314 | #138 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #474 of 1,259 | #449 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,060 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 559 / 501 | 121 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | 64 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1110 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.9 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Wallsend 2287 | Glendale 2285 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macquariecollege.nsw.edu.au | www.newcastlewaldorfschool.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 59.3).
- •Macquarie College has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newcastle Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.3).
- •Macquarie College is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 237.
- •Macquarie College has grown faster over five years (24% vs 5%).
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 Macquarie College better than Newcastle Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Newcastle Waldorf School ranks higher (60.9 vs 59.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Macquarie College and Newcastle Waldorf School?
About 447 m in a straight line, between Wallsend and Glendale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macquarie College has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newcastle Waldorf School has 10.5.
How do Macquarie College and Newcastle Waldorf School rank in NSW?
Macquarie College is 150th of 314 and Newcastle Waldorf School is 138th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.