Student Technology at Oxley

Student Technology at Oxley

From 2026 Oxley College is moving to a School Managed Device (SMD) model with Apple-based devices.  For years 6-12, the SMD model will comprise of a choice of either a school-owned and school-managed device, or a parent-supplied, school-managed device.

It is important to note that from 2028 onwards, all students (except for the current Year 9 2025 cohort, who will be in Year 12 in 2028) will have school-owned, or parent-supplied School Managed Devices.

Families were asked to choose from one of the following options for 2026.

Students who have chosen Option 1a, 1b, or 1c:

All school managed devices, both school-owned and parent-owned (that have been delivered to the school) will be available for students on their first day back.

If you have a parent-owned device that you wish to be school-managed and have not delivered to school yet, please contact the ICT department at studentonboarding@oxley.nsw.edu.au to arrange a delivery time.

Students who have chosen Option 2: BYOD:

Onboarding information will be sent out to parents via studentonboarding@oxley.nsw.edu.au. Please follow the onboarding steps on the Oxley College Onboarding website before Welcome Day. If you have any issues please contact the ICT Department at studentonboarding@oxley.nsw.edu.au.

Option 1: School Managed Device (either School-Owned, or Parent-Supplied)

Option 1(a): School-Owned Device

  • This is available to students in Years 6-12 2026 only.
  • Students will be provided with a school-owned Apple MacBook Air M4 with 16GB Ram and 256GB memory, or a school-owned iPad 11 (128GB). *iPad available to students in Year 6 only. 
  • Specific software (apps) will be installed on the device and will ensure year/age specific internet filters are active. Please note, whilst the device management internet filtering and software restrictions are active 24/7, the school will only monitor the devices during normal school hours.
  • Students will use their Oxley email address as their Apple ID and app downloads will be restricted to school-approved apps only.
  • A levy will be applied to manage these devices.  The levy will be added to school fees and is $480 per year for an iPad and $600 per year for a MacBook.
  • Repairs & Support – For School-Owned devices the student will drop the faulty device off at the Oxley Helpdesk. They will be given a new device, and this device will be associated with them. Oxley Helpdesk will then send the device to EduCom IT who will manage all Apple repairs end-to-end. Depending on how the device is broken, Oxley will invoice the parents for the physical repair cost under AppleCare+ pricing.
  • Devices will be available for collection at Welcome Day, Thursday 29 January 2026 or for existing students on Friday 30 January 2026.

Option 1(b): Parent-Supplied New Device

  • This is available to students in Years 6-12 2026 only.
  • Parents will need to purchase an Apple MacBook Air M4 with 16GB Ram and 256GB memory, or an iPad 11 (128GB). *iPad available to students in Year 6 only. 
  • Specific software (apps) will be installed on the device and will ensure year/age specific internet filters are active. Please note, whilst the device management internet filtering and software restrictions are active 24/7, the school will only monitor the devices during normal school hours.
  • Students will use their Oxley email address as their Apple ID and app downloads will be restricted to school-approved apps only.
  • Oxley recommends purchasing an Apple device from our Apple authorised reseller EduCom IT.  Please visit https://www.educomit.com.au/oxley for the specified devices. Devices purchased from EduCom IT will be directly entered into the Oxley School Managed Device (SMD) system.  Devices purchased through EduCom can also be delivered directly to Oxley College.  If you would like the device sent to Oxley, please include this in the notes section when you check out. 
  • There is no levy for this option.
  • Repairs & Support – Students can drop their devices off at the Oxley IT Helpdesk and be issued with a replacement device for the duration of the repair. EduCom IT will review the device and work directly with you, the parents to repair or replace, depending on warranty, AppleCare+ status, and the age of the device. Once repaired, the device will be returned to the school and the student will swap the devices back. Oxley highly recommends that families purchase AppleCare+ for Parent Supplied Devices, as this will significantly reduce repair costs. 

Option 1(c): Parent-Supplied Existing Device

  • This is available to students in Years 6-12 2026 only.
  • Parents will need to supply an Apple MacBook Air (M1-M5), or an iPad 11 (128GB). *iPad available to students in Year 6 only. 
  • This device will need to be factory reset in order to be entered into the Oxley School Managed Device (SMD) system.
  • Present the factory-reset device to the Oxley ICT department by 15 January 2026 to be uploaded with the specific software required.  If you require assistance resetting your device please contact the ICT Department, details below.
  • Specific software (apps) will be installed on the device and will ensure year/age specific internet filters are active. Please note, whilst the device management internet filtering and software restrictions are active 24/7, the school will only monitor the devices during normal school hours.
  • Students will use their Oxley email address as their Apple ID and app downloads will be restricted to school-approved apps only.
  • There is no levy for this option.
  • Repairs & Support – Parents can opt to have their device repaired by EduCom IT or an independent repairer.

Option 2: Parent supplied BYOD device

  • This allows students to bring their current device, and it will not be managed by the school.
    • If you wish to use an existing Apple device, the recommended specifications are:
      Apple MacBook Air with 16GB Ram and 256GB memory.
    • If you wish to use an existing PC device until 2028, the recommended specifications are: Windows 11 PC with 16GB Ram and 256GB memory.
  • BYOD devices will have firewall restrictions in place while on campus only.
  • From 2028, all students will be moved into Option 1.       

For more detailed information about Oxley’s move to School Managed Devices, please visit https://www.oxley.nsw.edu.au/senior-school/school-managed-devices-2

For help and support, please contact the ICT Department at studentonboarding@oxley.nsw.edu.au