A Tradition of Educating Girls

Mary MacKillop College is a Catholic secondary college for girls, in the Josephite tradition, situated in the eastern suburbs of Adelaide and in close proximity to the city.

It is owned by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, a Religious Order founded by Blessed Mary MacKillop in 1866. The school is adjacent to the Order's original Mother House in Kensington.

Following the lead of Mary MacKillop we offer an education that is affordable and accessible to all families. So if you are looking for a Catholic education that is affordable and supportive of family life as well as academic excellence we urge you to consider Mary MacKillop College.

Welcoming Inclusive Community

The college has a proud tradition of being a welcoming and inclusive place, and is committed to meeting the individual needs of its students.

Our school community is enriched by a diversity of cultural knowledge and experience with thirty percent of students being from 63 different cultural backgrounds.

Pastoral care is closely linked to the Religious Education program and is foundational to all policies and practices within the College.

Academically Excellent

We take particular pride in striving to develop the potential of each individual. The opportunities we offer girls include:

• Excellent academic and career options
• Intensive preparation for universities, TAFE and private providers
• Gifted and Talented Programs
• Special Education and Learning Assistance Programs.

Over ninety percent of students go on to tertiary studies, the remainder enter the workforce directly after having obtained VET qualifications such as TAFE Certificate II in Business Services, Sound Engineering, Retail or Hospitality.

Mary MacKillop College graduates are found in all areas of studies including medicine, law, architecture, pharmacy, biomedical engineering and teaching.

Extra Curricular Activities

The college offers a wide range of extra curricular activities and students are challenged to extend themselves and to participate in the life of the school. Activities include: a wide range of Sports; a variety of music groups including: Choirs, Concert Ensembles: Vocal, String, Percussion, Clarinet, Flute, Bands: Concert, Rock and Jazz Pop Group; and many other activities such as Photography, Debating, St Vincent de Paul Society, Drama productions, Public Speaking and the School Musical.

Convenient Transport

The college is easily accessed by bus routes from all directions.

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