St Mary MacKillop College has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contact teacher, whose role is to provide academic support, embed cross-curriculum perspectives, and integrate cultural experiences.

MacKillop students have access to a Careers Advisor, who can connect students with Australian School-Based Apprenticeships and employment opportunities, as well as providing information about the workplace and further learning.

The counselling service is a confidential and free service to support students with concerns around friendships, mental health, family issues, identity, risk taking, and other issues. There are two counsellors on each campus.

The College, with support from the Australian Defence Force and Defence Community Organisation, provides a dedicated Defence Transition Mentor to assist students whose family members are part of the ADF.

MacKillop students have the opportunity to host students from overseas and to visit Italy, France, Japan, Greece, New Zealand, the United States, South-East Asia, as well as other locations around Australia.

In addition to the Performing Arts curriculum at MacKillop, the College has a number of extra-curricular programs for students, including in-school tuition, a wide range of ensembles, dance groups, the Musical, and Drama Club.

The St Mary MacKillop PE Pathways Program has been designed to support students who aim to reach an elite level in their selected sport, with a focus on students’ long-term athletic development.

The College has a huge range of sporting opportunities for students, including interschool competitions, gala days, the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals, and the College Cross Country.

Formal leadership opportunities exist for students from Years 7 to 12 on the Student Representative Council. Students participate in the leadership of the College, Campus, specific portfolios, or one of the four Houses.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award equips young people for life and work. It has inspired and created opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service and experience adventure.

A strength of our College lies in its diversity and inclusion. The College is committed to inclusive education principles and practices to ensure all students can access, participate and succeed in their education. 

At St Mary MacKillop College, the learning needs of our students are paramount. To acknowledge and challenge our students who are excelling in academic pursuit, we offer the Infinite Program.

St Mary MacKillop College's Learning Alumni Platform is a professional learning network for past students of the College who are now teachers in the ACT, NSW and beyond.