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Macquarie Grammar School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Macquarie Grammar School is an independent secondary school in Sydney, NSW, for Years 7–12. It had 84 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

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Macquarie Grammar School

Sydney, NSW 2000

Independent
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–12
Secondary
Students
84
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
$19,500–$22,000
Domestic
Next open day
None listed
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A welcoming environment nurturing individual growth and academic excellence through diverse programmes.

Providing a vibrant learning community with a focus on holistic development, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Students benefit from a balanced curriculum, extracurricular activities, and support that cultivates respectful, responsible, and resilient young individuals ready for their future.

School Overview

Key information about Macquarie Grammar School

School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorIndependent
Year levels7–12Enrolments84
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:7.2
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorIndependent
Enrolments84
Teacher–student ratio1:7.2
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.0842021: 61 students · Years 7–1220212022: 57 students · Years 7–1220222023: 40 students · Years 8–1220232024: 74 students · Years 7–1220242025: 84 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
50(59.5%)
Girls
34(40.5%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
96%
English only
4%
Not stated
0%

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Macquarie Grammar School

225 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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Key Highlights

Key points parents often compare first for Macquarie Grammar School

  • HSC and ATAR focus

    The school is structured around HSC preparation and tertiary entry, with a curriculum aimed at strong subject mastery.

  • High School Preparation for internationals

    International students who do not meet entry English levels can take the High School Preparation Programme before mainstream classes.

  • CBD campus near major city venues

    The school is in Sydney’s CBD beside Town Hall and the QVB, with easy access to libraries, museums and transport.

School Fees

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Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year LevelDomestic StudentsInternational Students
Secondary School
Year 7$19,500$32,000
Year 8$19,500$32,000
Year 9$20,700$33,900
Year 10$20,700$33,900
Year 11$22,000$35,000
Year 12$22,000$35,000

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