The McDonald College, North Strathfield

At The McDonald College, we fully understand that a passion for performance means that children are creative and think laterally. We harness and develop this trait for our students as they strive for excellence academically.
School Founded
1984
Student Numbers
500+
Affiliation
Non-Denominational
Gender
Co-Educational
Year Levels
KINDERGARTEN to YEAR 12
Boarding
Yes

www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au
02 9752 0507

17 George Street
North Strathfield
NSW
2137

This is exactly what we’ve been doing for over thirty years. We strongly believe that our legacy of successful students stands as a testament to both our approach and our philosophy.

It is our intention that all students have the opportunity to discover and develop their talents within a supportive school environment.  The vitality, diversity and creativity that we can offer through our educational programmes will help foster true Australian and world citizens.

Our history that has shown that only The McDonald College has been able to simultaneously achieve a high level academic education and solid Performing Arts training for our students. Continuing this unique immersive approach students today enjoy on average ten hours or more a week in dedicated Performing Arts tuition. Further, they are surrounded by like-minded students, teachers and industry specialists who all share a passion to perform and gain new opportunities.

 

Students choose a High Performance stream of their choice across Acting, Ballet, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre or Elite Tennis. With 2.5 hours dedicated to the stream of their choice each day, students engage in a full academic program, which is tailored around their Performing Arts/Elite Sport timetable. This ensures that students are prepared academically whilst pursuing their passion.

Music
Performing Arts
Boarding House
Library
Dance Studio
Performing Arts Centre

Entry Scholarships are offered to exceptional applicants and are typically awarded in the format of a partial fee reduction on Tuition Fees, that is the Combined Academic and Performing Arts Fees.

Thursday 6 March – OPEN DAY

Friday 28 March – AUDITION ON CAMPUS

Thursday 1 May – OPEN MORNING

Friday 23 May – OPEN MORNING

Thursday 31 July – OPEN DAY

Friday 22 August – AUDITION ON CAMPUS

Thursday 11 September – OPEN MORNING

Thursday 16 October – OPEN MORNING

Friday 24 October – AUDITION ON CAMPUS

Thursday 13 November – OPEN MORNING

  • Enrolments considered throughout the year.
  • Families with children interested in Kindergarten – Year 2 are encouraged to get in touch to speak with the Director of the Junior School and to arrange a tailored tour.
  • Principal’s Tours can be arranged at any time, in-person or via Zoom.
  • Auditions are only required for students in Years 7 – 12. It is possible to Audition via Video, although we would prefer to meet you in person.
  • Students interested in our Elite Tennis program should visit our website for more detail and get in touch so we can introduce you to the Program Directors.
  • For more information, please get in touch with our Registrar by phone +61 2 9752 0507 or email
    registrar@mcdonald.nsw.edu.au