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Welcome to Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
We are delighted to provide you with information about Macquarie Anglican Grammar School and hope to assist you in making this important decision for your child’s educational future.
The enclosed information offers an insight into the opportunities, experiences, and supportive learning environment available to students, and the difference a valuesbased education can make
As a smaller school community, with enrolments capped at 800 students and 56 boarders, we are able to build meaningful relationships with our students and families. This personalised approach ensures each child is well supported across their academic, pastoral, and co-curricular journey
Macquarie has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, co-curricular involvement, and the development of Christian faith and values.
We warmly invite you to visit the day school and boarding to experience the community firsthand A tour provides the opportunity to explore our facilities, visit classrooms, and discover the many opportunities available for your child.
Thank you for considering our School for your child We understand this is both an important and exciting decision, and we look forward to meeting with you and supporting your family throughout the enrolment journey
Welcome to Boarding
Thank you for considering our School as a boarding option for your family Choosing where your child will live, learn, and grow is a significant decision, and one that deserves careful thought
As Head of Boarding, I understand that while boarding opens doors to opportunity, it can also come with an unspoken cost: Time Time with your children that you cannot get back.
At Macquarie, our approach is guided by a simple belief: Boarding within Reach. We believe families should not have to choose between an excellent boarding experience and regular, meaningful connection with their children
Dubbo’s location makes this possible Widely known as the Hub of the West, Dubbo functions as a key service, education, and transport centre for central and western New South Wales. Families already travel here for what matters, which means boarding at Macquarie does not place students out of reach in the way many traditional boarding schools do.
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Why Choose Macquarie Boarding?
Boarding Within Reach
Dubbo’s central location allows families to remain closely connected through regular visits, weekend sport, school events, and shared family time throughout the term
Space to Thrive Accomodation Designed for Independence
Set on 40 acres, the campus provides students with space to learn, play, and unwind in a safe and supportive environment. Students can enjoy the benefits of boarding without being removed from a country lifestyle and setting.
Students transition from modern boarding accommodation with a 2:1 bathroom ratio into senior share-house style living, helping prepare them for life beyond school
A Smaller Boarding Community
With only 56 boarders, every student is genuinely known, supported, and cared for. Smaller numbers allow staff to build meaningful relationships with students and families, ensuring personalised academic, pastoral, and wellbeing support.
Opportunities Outside of Boarding
Boarders are fully supported to participate in co-curricular activities, with transport provided to sport, agriculture, music, tutoring, and other opportunities.
A Balanced Transition to Adulthood
Boarding combines structure, care, and wellbeing support with opportunities for part-time work, leadership, and growing independence, preparing students for university, work, and life after school.
Whilethemajorityofourboardersarefull-time,ourflexibleweeklyboarding optiongivesfamiliesthebestofbothworlds.Asaweeklyboarder,studentsstay oncampusduringtheschoolweekandreturnhomeonweekends Families canchoosethe5-nightboardingarrangementthatsuitstheirneeds,allowing studentstoremainconnectedtohomewhileenjoyingthebenefitsof boardinglife
Manystudentsmakeuseofconvenientregionalbusservicestotravelhomeon FridaysandreturntoschoolonMondays Casualweekendstaysarealso availabletosupportsportingcommitments,schoolevents,andotheractivities whenneeded.
Academic staff supervise evening study.
