Why choose us?

Macarthur Girls High School is a Year 7 to Year 12, Comprehensive, Girls Secondary School in Parramatta. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision: At Macarthur Girls High School, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that celebrates personal excellence in our rich multicultural community. We empower every young woman to achieve her best through high-quality, explicit teaching practices that provide targeted instruction and feedback tailored to diverse learning needs. We equip students with the skills, knowledge and values to become resilient, critical thinkers and confident, compassionate citizens who adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. In partnership with families and the wider community, we foster wellbeing and lifelong learning, preparing our students to lead with integrity, purpose, and respect.

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Why families choose us

A strong sense of belonging

Our whole school wellbeing programs and initiatives, ensure students are known and cared for. PRIDE values identify the importance of participation, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence.

A focus on personalised academic growth

We ensure students grow in their learning through high-quality, explicit teaching practices that provide clear, targeted instruction and feedback tailored to diverse learning needs.

A breadth of extra curricula experiences

We provide a broad range of extra curricula activities for all students in leadership, the creative arts, technology, social wellbeing and sports, igniting student passion and developing a love for life long learning.

Celebrating our culture and community

At Macarthur Girls, we celebrate the richness of our cultural heritage, developing our understanding of our world and participating actively in our local community.

"The support provided by the school to my daughter to reach to her full potential is enormous. Thank you all involved. It’s a system working in full harmony.”

- Stage 4 parent

“What I love about Macarthur Girls is the balance between high academic expectations and true care for students’ wellbeing. My daughter feels safe, motivated and encouraged every day.”

- Stage 5 parent

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality education that supports every child’s growth. Student achievement, whether it be academic, creative or on the sporting arena is celebrated each term. Students established personalised academic, personal and future focused goals each year, recording  assessment of their progress in school reports. encourages their active engagement in their learning journey.

Our student success looks like:
  • active participation in classroom and extra curricular activities
  • respectful interactions with our peers and teachers
  • displaying integrity in all that we do
  • celebration the diversity of our community
  • striving for excellence in all that we do

A world of opportunities

We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.

Tailored learning support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support.

A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.

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Stories and highlights

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Policies and reports

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