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OPEN DAY15 October
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We are an independent, non-denominational, co-educational K – 12 school.
We offer performing arts & elite tennis streams with an equal focus on academic rigour.

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        We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports streams, integrated into the course of a normal school day.
      • Why choose us Find out why families wish they had enrolled earlier.
      • Open Days Find out when you can see the College in action.
      • Auditions Held 4 times a year for students entering Years 5 – 12.
      • Principal's Tour Meet Maxine Kohler, co-founding partner & Principal of the College.
      • How to apply All the answers to your questions about the application process.
      • Boarding A home for 45 boarders: all genders, Years 7 – 12.
      • International students We welcome K – 12 students from all over the world.
      • Fees Find out more about our fees, scholarships & payment plans.
      • Facilities Nine fully equipped dance studios, Olympic tennis courts & much more.
      • Wellbeing Promoting a safe, inclusive & positive experience for all.
      • Bring your own device Where to buy our recommended laptops for Years 5 – 12.
      • Forms Open Days, Auditions, Enrolment, Private Tuition & more.

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  • K – 12
      • K – 12
        We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports streams, integrated into the course of a normal school day.
      • Academic highlights A quick look at the last Year 12 students’ achievements
      • Kindergarten – Year 2 Small class sizes. Personalised attention. Strong academic foundations. Nurturing creativity.
      • Years 3 – 6 A holistic approach and a structured transition to Secondary School.

        Years 3 – 6
      • Years 7 – 10 The perfect place for students to prepare for their HSC.
      • Years 11 – 12 Ensuring each student is supported to optimise their own performance.

      K – 12

  • Streams
      • Streams
        We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports streams, integrated into the course of a normal school day.
      • Acting Our alumni have performed alongside the world’s best.
      • Classical Ballet At the forefront of ballet training in Australia since 1926.
      • Dance Including contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, tap & ballet.
      • Music Taught by staff with years of experience as practising musicians.
      • Musical Theatre Our alumni perform in best-selling productions in Australia & overseas.
      • Technical Production (10 - 12) Gain practical expertise in the end-to-end process behind the scenes.
      • Elite Tennis (Yrs 7 - 12) For those already demonstrating a strong level of play.

      Streams

      We offer a range of programs in performing arts and performance sports with an equal focus on students’ academic studies. What sets us apart from any other school is that our performing arts and performance sports streams are integrated into the course of a normal school day with students usually spending up to two hours a day in their chosen stream.

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      • We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports streams, integrated into the course of a normal school day.
      • International Summer School A 5-day summer program of dance classes and workshops.

        International Summer School
      • Private Tuition Open to everyone. Find out more & send an enquiry.

        Private Tuition
      • After Hours Ballet. Dance. Music. Acting. Open to everyone. Mon-Sat during term.

        After Hours

      Open to all

      We have several programs and events that are open to the public – not just students of The McDonald College – that run throughout the year.

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      • We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports streams, integrated into the course of a normal school day.
      • Latest news Read up on the latest happenings & the occasional thought-piece.

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      • What’s on Find out what’s happening at the College throughout the year.

        What’s on
      • Upcoming Events Discover our performing arts productions & buy tickets.

        Upcoming Events

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Twenty-three OnSTAGE nominations for 2026 HSC Drama students

Fourteen of our HSC Drama students have earned twenty-three OnSTAGE nominations, recognising the very best work from the 2026 HSC cohort across New South… Read More

Boys’ tennis team wins 2026 NSW High School Championship title again

The McDonald College boys’ tennis team has won the NSW High School Championships in Newcastle, successfully defending the title they claimed in 2025. Read More

2026 HSC Dance students nominated for CALLBACK

Five of our HSC Dance students have been nominated for CALLBACK, which presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC Dance students across… Read More

Junior School at the Opera House

Our Years 3 to 6 students spent yesterday morning at the Sydney Opera House for a Sydney Symphony Orchestra performance. The concert opened… Read More

Book Week 2026: A Symphony of Stories

Today our Junior School came together in a wonderful celebration of reading, imagination and creativity as we marked Book Week 2026 with our annual… Read More

Junior School wins AI Agent Competition in Primary Curriculum Category

We are proud to celebrate an exciting achievement for The McDonald College, with one of our educators taking out top honours in a first-ever… Read More

USA Tour 2026: From New York to Los Angeles

Between Term 1 and 2, a group of our students travelled to New York and Los Angeles for a tour packed with performance, learning,… Read More

Meta’s New AI Features: What Parents Need to Know About Privacy

At The McDonald College, the safety and wellbeing of our students is always our highest priority. In light of recent changes to Meta’s AI… Read More

Reflecting on Term 2, 2026

‘That’s a Wrap’ The curtain has fallen on a very busy and successful Term 2.  I would like to take this opportunity to… Read More

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  • 17 George St
  • North Strathfield
  • NSW 2137
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