2024-Device Specifications

iPad Requirements

The minimum requirements of the iPad are:

• A full sized iPad (iPad 10.2" 9th Generation) i.e. it must not be an iPad mini. Any model newer than the 7th generation is suitable as it above these minimum specifications. The iPad Pro is also acceptable but not a requirement.

• A 64GB iPad is recommended for school, although if a student captures a lot of video, you can purchase the higher storage devices depending on affordability from family to family.

• We strongly recommend the Wi-Fi only model to reduce cost to parents and to ensure internet traffic at the College is filtered.

• These minimum requirement are for devices that are being connected to the school network in 2024.

• Students will need an iPad that is capable of running the latest version of iOS (operating system for iPads) and school-required apps. Typically this means replacing iPads after two years of use.

MacBook Requirements (Year 11 and Year 12 students ONLY)

The minimum requirements of the MacBook are:

• Students may use a MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro

• ICLT requires any MacBook that is connecting to the network to be running OS Catalina or higher. 

Where to Purchase

Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB) have worked with Apple to establish a purchasing portal for the Mackillop Catholic College Secondary required equipment. The portal can be accessed Mackillop Secondary Purchasing Portal 

Families can make their own decisions about where and how to purchase the iPads. For example other options include:

• Apple Store Charlestown 

• JB Hi-Fi 

• Officeworks

• Harvey Norman

AppleCare + for iPad or Extended Warranty

It is recommended by the College that this Extended Warranty is to be purchased with your device.

AppleCare+ for iPad provides up to two years of expert telephone technical support and additional hardware coverage from Apple, including up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a A$65 service fee.

AppleCare+ benefits are in addition to any legal rights provided by Australian consumer law. For details, click here.