Discover Mary MacKillop College

Mary MacKillop College is an outstanding Year 7-12 Catholic girls’ school located in Kensington, Adelaide. Driven by the pursuit for social justice and a quality education for all, our Josephite heritage inspires our students to develop compassion and the courage to lead. In our warm, welcoming and diverse community, students care for each other and enjoy a strong sense of belonging.  

Why Choose Mary MacKillop College?

Every MacKillop girl receives a strong academic education, where they learn the value of personal excellence and graduate equipped to face the future with confidence.

Connection and commitment are at the heart of our College. Our passionate and innovative staff energise young hearts and minds to build their own futures. 

MacKillop girls are active and involved in their learning. Encouraged to design their own pathway to success, our students are given the opportunity to shine academically, spiritually, and socially. 

To truly experience all that our warm and inclusive community has to offer, we invite you to join us at an upcoming tour.

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Read our Prospectus to discover more benefits of a Mary MacKillop College education.

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the wonderful maths and science teachers at Mary MacKillop College. Their knowledge and guidance provided the foundation I needed to succeed at university and become a professional engineer. I can’t thank them enough for their time, patience and commitment.

Open Night

Join us from 4.30pm to 7.00pm on 26 March for our College Open Night, with entry via High St.

Guests will enjoy guided tours, hands-on activities in various learning areas, and the chance to experience life as a MacKillop girl. Engage with teachers, leaders of learning, and enrolment staff while savouring a complimentary sausage sizzle and beverages—a perfect opportunity to have your questions answered and discover the vibrant spirit of Mary MacKillop College.

Principal's Tour

Join our Principal, Sonia Nelson, for a Tour of the College.

Principal’s Tours are a great opportunity for prospective MacKillop girls and families to visit the College and to meet our Principal. You will meet senior staff and students on an intimate tour of the school, and experience our warm hospitality. 

Come 'n' Try Day

We warmly invite girls in Years 4, 5 and 6 to spend a day with us as a MacKillop girl.

Come ‘n’ Try MacKillop Days are a wonderful opportunity for your daughter to meet our staff and students while being involved in a range of interactive lessons and meeting new friends. During your daughter’s stay, she will be given an opportunity to try all sorts of wonderful activities and lessons including; Art, Dance, Food & Fabric Technology, Italian, Mathematics, Music, PE and Science.

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Courage to lead

Come 'n' Try MacKillop Day