Co-educational school Transition (Pre-Kindergarten) to Year 12. Established in 1984, Macarthur provides a balanced and rigorous education based on a clear Christian perspective. It obtains good HSC results, with the majority of its students going on to tertiary institutions.
Facilities: Modern, efficient educational facilities are provided. Academic instruction is supported with state-of-the-art technology. Excellent facilities for music performance and sport are also available. Macarthur also provides for gifted students through the GATEway classes offered in Year 5 and Year 6 and through the Honours class in Year 7 and Year 8.
Electives Years 7 to 10: A comprehensive range of courses is offered including English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Agricultural Technology, Commerce, Indonesian, Design and Technology, Information Software and Technology, Visual Arts, Music, Biblical Studies, and PD/Health/PE.
Electives Years 11 and 12: English (Extension 1 and 2, Advanced, Standard), Mathematics (Extension 1 and 2), General Mathematics, Agriculture, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Information Processes and Technology, Design and Technology, Ancient History, Modern History, History Extension, Society and Culture, Indonesian Continuers, Indonesian Extension, PD/Health/PE, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Music (1, 2 and Extension), Drama, Visual Arts, and Studies of Religion 1 and 2.
Sport: The full sporting program provides the opportunity to participate in recreational and competitive sports including soccer, netball, basketball, swimming, athletics, rowing, snow sports, equestrian and many other sports. Students may proceed to regional, state and national representation.
Extracurricular activities: Orchestra, band, music ensembles, musical and dramatic productions, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, debating, public speaking, model club, Tournament of Minds, GATEway activities, Crusaders.