Why choose us?

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

Our vision:

Maclean High School stands proudly on the land of the Yaegl people. We are a school committed to acknowledging, celebrating and promoting our strong Aboriginal histories and cultures to enrich the lives of our students. Student growth is our core business, emphasising inclusion, resilience, confidence and courage created through quality teaching and learning programs. We are focused on extending student knowledge, skills, interests and engagement. Our diverse curriculum offers students unique educational experiences and pathways in academic, sporting, creative and cultural arenas supported by our outstanding staff and resources. We are committed to student wellbeing and work in partnership with our school community and stakeholders to ensure that every child is known, valued and cared for. Maclean High School is a center of excellence for secondary education in our community, and we pride ourselves on creating respectful students who are the outstanding leaders of tomorrow.

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Why families choose us

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Easy to access

Located in Maclean, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

"We love our school for its supportive community and commitment to every student’s success. Our child feels safe and inspired every day.” — a parent of Maclean High School

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.

Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement.

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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