Macquarie University Special Education Centre vs Turramurra High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre
Macquarie University · Independent special · U
47 students · ICSEA 1074
Turramurra High School
South Turramurra · Government high school · 7-12
987 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Macquarie University Special Education Centre Macquarie University NSW | Turramurra High School South Turramurra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #150 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #368 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 47 | 987 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 35 | 441 / 546 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 151 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Macquarie University 2109 | South Turramurra 2074 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/healthy-people/centres/musec-school | turramurra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Turramurra High School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macquarie University Special Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 14.4).
- •Turramurra High School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 47.
- •Macquarie University Special Education Centre has grown faster over five years (9% vs -19%).
- •Macquarie University Special Education Centre is a independent school while Turramurra High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 University Special Education Centre better than Turramurra High School?
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 Macquarie University Special Education Centre and Turramurra High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Macquarie University and South Turramurra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macquarie University Special Education Centre has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Turramurra High School has 14.4.
How do Macquarie University Special Education Centre and Turramurra High School rank in NSW?
Macquarie University Special Education Centre is unranked and Turramurra High School is 150th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.