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The McDonald College The McDonald College is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational K-12 school specialising in performing arts and elite tennis.
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We are located in North Strathfield, an easy 20-minute train ride from the heart of Sydney, NSW Australia. The McDonald College is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational Kindergarten – Year 12 school in North Strathfield. We offer a range of programs in performing arts and elite sports with an equal focus on students’ academic studies.

• Acting
• Classical Ballet
• Contemporary Dance (Sydney Dance Company)
• Dance
• Music
• Musical Theatre
• Technical Production
• Elite Tennis (Voyager Tennis Academy) and

Students love The McDonald College because here they find their people, people who appreciate their individuality and value their diverse interests. Parents love The McDonald College because we place equal emphasis on academic rigour and the pursuit of their child's passion. Our unique partnerships with Sydney Dance Company and Voyager Tennis Academy offer our students networks beyond school and pathways to the future with industry training of the highest calibre. We count amongst our alumni Emma Watkins (the former Yellow Wiggle), Bojana Novakovic (2022 Silver Logie nominee for Most Popular Actress) and Meg Mac (singer / songwriter) as well as many other graduates who are working as doctors, lawyers, teachers and business leaders. We hold a series of Open Days and Experience Days, in addition to Auditions for entry into Years 7 – 12. Principal’s Tours are available by appointment. We also offer an After Hours program that runs year-round and caters for all years and all levels. Visit mcdonald.nsw.edu.au/afterhours

Tickets on sale now! Join us for An Evening of Classical Ballet - our end-of-year Classical Ballet showcase, featuring s...
16/10/2026

Tickets on sale now! Join us for An Evening of Classical Ballet - our end-of-year Classical Ballet showcase, featuring some of Sydney’s finest student classical dancers. This performance features classical dancers of all ages, from our 4-year-olds to outstanding senior secondary students – the emerging Classical Ballet dancers of the future.

🎟️ Tickets here: https://www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au/blog/event/evening-of-classical-ballet/
📅 Sat 14 Nov 2026 5:30PM
📍 NIDA Parade Theatre, Kensington, NSW

The McDonald College of Performing Arts presents their end-of-year Classical Ballet showcase, featuring some of Sydney’s finest student classical dancers. This performance features classical dancers of all ages, from our 4-year-olds to outstanding senior secondary students – the emerging Classic...

15/10/2026

Junior Music Stream performing Aerosmith's 'I don't wanna miss a thing' at Junior Showcase, High Performance Season, at NIDA.

14/10/2026

When people suddenly break into song and dance 😅

Today, we are giving a shout out to our Dance Stream teachers that have stepped into our studios to share their knowledg...
13/10/2026

Today, we are giving a shout out to our Dance Stream teachers that have stepped into our studios to share their knowledge and experience with our students. A big thank you to our resident teachers, BJ Rorke, Clayton Church, and Nathan Sheens, as well as our guest teachers that have joined us throughout 2026, Dylan Bull, Aeysha Rorke, Veronica Beattie, Keanu Gonzalez, Molly Bugeja, Corey Podbereski, Holly Sheils, Jed Parsonage, and Jamila Escobar.

Thank you for all your work and the amazing job that you do! Bravo to all!

11/10/2026

We asked a few of our graduates what they will be doing next, and here are some of the answers we received 🙌

In this webinar, Peter Slattery, the Director of the Junior School at The McDonald College and a passionate educator wit...
07/10/2026

In this webinar, Peter Slattery, the Director of the Junior School at The McDonald College and a passionate educator with over 30 years of experience, will offer practical advice tailored for parents and carers of preschoolers, covering the topics of how to:

🧸 Transition to Kindergarten with ease
🚀 Future-proof your child’s education
🎒 Prepare your child for school
🏫 Choose the right school

Mr Slattery will be joined by Ms Louise Goold, who will be the Kindergarten teacher at The McDonald College in 2027.

This webinar is free and open to everyone.

Register here: https://tmc-au-nsw-299.app.digistorm.com/forms/kindergarten-info-session

04/10/2026

Senior Acting Stream performs This is a Poem, based on Matt Moberg's poem, All've It, during Senior Showcase, High Performance Season 2026, at NIDA Parade Theatre. Bravo!

03/10/2026

Amelia and band sing Die On This Hill, by Sienna Spiro, during Junior Showcase, High Performance Season 🎼 🎤 🙌

It was a night to be remembered! Last Sunday our Years 6 and 12 students celebrated their graduation from Primary School...
02/10/2026

It was a night to be remembered! Last Sunday our Years 6 and 12 students celebrated their graduation from Primary School and from School life altogether, respectively. It was a beautiful night, that marked the end of chapter, and the beginning of another. Congratulations to every student! We can't wait to see what the future holds next for you!

A special thank you goes to event organisers behind the scenes, Mrs Gilbert and Mrs Kennedy, Mr Slattery and Mr Garner, for hosting primary and secondary students, and to Mr Kraft for organising our performers for the night, Valentina and Jourdan. Bravos all around!

An email with graduation ball photos has been sent to parents - follow the link to acquire them.

Address

17 George Street
North Strathfield, NSW
2137

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61297520500

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