At Macquarie Grammar School, education is more than a destination-it’s a journey of curiosity, character, and connection. You’ll sense it the moment you step through our front doors: the energy, the warmth, the genuine belief that every young person here is capable of remarkable things.

Our motto, Learn with Virtue, Lead with Truth, is more than a phrase-it’s the heartbeat of our community. It shapes the way we learn, the way we lead, and the way we care for one another. We hold unapologetically high expectations, but we match them with high trust and deep respect. Excellence, for us, isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up, giving your best, and growing a little every day-together.

Macquarie is a mosaic of stories, talents, and aspirations from across Australia and around the world. We thrive on diversity-not just of culture, but of thought, talent, and perspective. In our classrooms, you’ll find lively debate, creative risk-taking, and courageous questions. Our exceptional teachers are passionate experts and mentors, igniting a sense of adventure in learning and supporting each student to find their voice, and their place.

We believe learning should be serious, but also seriously joyful. We celebrate achievement, but we also value kindness, resilience, and the willingness to learn from our mistakes. We listen to understand, seek feedback, and build a culture where respect and gratitude are the norm. Our community is built on genuine relationships-between students, staff, families, and partners-because we know that when young people feel they belong, they are empowered to achieve their very best.

If you are seeking a school that is both intellectually ambitious and deeply human, a place where young people are encouraged to think boldly, act ethically, and belong wholeheartedly, a school where your child will be challenged and cherished, where high standards are matched by genuine connection, and where learning is both an adventure and a responsibility, I invite you to discover Macquarie Grammar School. Here, the journey matters as much as the destination. Here, we learn with virtue and we lead with truth-side by side, every step of the way.

Ellena Papas
Principal