Aspect Macarthur School

A message from our Principal

Welcome to Aspect Macarthur School.

I’m honoured to join this vibrant and inclusive school community, where students on the autism spectrum are celebrated for their individuality and supported to thrive in their learning.

Aspect Macarthur is a place where respectful relationships, high expectations and a strong commitment to inclusive education shape every part of school life. Our dedicated staff create learning experiences that build academic skills, foster wellbeing and prepare students for life beyond school.

We know that families and carers play a vital role in every student’s success. At Aspect Macarthur, we value working in partnership with you to support your child’s unique journey.

I look forward to meeting you and your families and to building on the strengths and values that make this school such a special place.

Lauren Phillips
Principal, Aspect Macarthur School

Contact the Macarthur School

Main Site: 229 Macquarie Grove Rd, Cobbitty NSW 2570
Tel: 02 46513901

Term dates

Term 4, 2025

Student last day: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Staff last day: Friday 19 December 2025

Term 1, 2026

Staff return day: Tuesday 27 January 2026 (student free day)
Staff development days Wednesday 28 January 2026 – Friday 30 January 2026 (student free days)
Student return day: Existing students - Monday 2 February 2026
Year 7 and new students - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Student last day of term: Thursday 2 April 2026

Term 2, 2026

Staff return day: Monday 20 April (student free day)
Student return day: Tuesday 21 April 2026
Student last day of term: Friday 26 June 2026
Staff development week: Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July

Term 3, 2026

Student return day: Monday 20 July 2026
Student last day of term: Thursday 24 September 2026

Term 4, 2026

Staff development day: Monday 12 October 2026 (student free day)
Student return day: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Student last day of term: Tuesday 15 December 2026

Enquire with the Macarthur School

Why choose an Aspect school?

We understand autism like no other school

Satellite Class Program

Autism-specific classes operated by Aspect

Enrolment & Fees

Enrolling into an Aspect School is easy. See here for information on the process and our School fees and costs.

Enrolment Information Sessions

Enrolment Information Sessions are held regularly throughout the year. The Information Session is for families who want to know more about our education program and the enrolment process. For the schedule of information sessions, please contact the school on:

Telephone: (02) 4651 3900

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Additional Support

Learn more about supports for students, schools and Professional Development.

Aspect Education FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspect Schools

Prospectus & Annual Report

Macarthur School's prospectus and reports

Aspect Distance Education

Aspect is running Australia’s first autism-specific Distance Education program. The program allows students on the autism spectrum to learn from home by connecting them to teachers via a range of digital learning tools.

Please note that Aspect Distance Education is only available for students in Years 3-12, residing in New South Wales or in Years 3-6 and residing in South Australia (from Term 2, 2026)

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Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Children from all backgrounds, countries and levels of society can be diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Current data shows that autism is under-diagnosed among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We have gathered some helpful resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.