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We are an independent, non-denominational, co-educational K – 12 school.
We offer performing arts & performance sports 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 & Mornings 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.
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  • 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 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
      • 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.
      • Commercial Dance Including contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, tap & ballet.
      • Senior Contemporary Dance Years 10 – 12. A unique partnership with Sydney Dance Company.
      • 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 Gain practical expertise in the end-to-end process behind the scenes.
      • Elite Tennis For those already demonstrating a strong level of play.
      • Rhythmic Gymnastics For those performing at an elite level in rhythmic gymnastics.

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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.
      • After Hours Ballet. Dance. Music. Acting. Open to everyone. Mon-Sat during term.
      • ATYP Saturday Drama classes Acting classes for everyone every Saturday during term.
      • Private Tuition Open to everyone. Find out more & send an enquiry.
      • International Summer School 2024 A 5-day program for junior – pre-professional dance students.

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      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.
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Year: 2023

McDonald College Classical Ballet - Performing Arts School

RAD Ballet exams

McDonald College Dance students on Christmas concert

Dance: Choreography creation

The McDonald College Performing Arts school Acting class

Acting, directing and producing

The McDonald College Musical Theatre stream in Performing Arts

A Term of Artistic growth

Harry Forsyth, securing 2nd place in the 800m and 3rd in the 400m for the 17 years old boys,

Triumphs on the Field

Academic English students in class, acting

Performing Arts meets English

Theatrical history performance at The McDonald College Black Box Theatre

Theatrical history incursion

Artwork by Visual Arts student for HSC exams - by Alfio Cavallaro - The McDonald College Year 12

ARTEXPRESS 24 Nomination

The McDonald College students visit Taronga Zoo in Sydney Geography excursion

Taronga Zoo Geography Excursion

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