Devices required for the College BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs differ between the Senior and Junior Schools, including minimum device specifications. Select a program name below to see more information.
Changes to BYOD model
Under the new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) model, students in Years 3-4 and Years 7-8 will receive a school-provided device: the Lenovo 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3.
All other year levels are required to bring their own device that meets the specifications listed on the College website.
This requirement applies to Year 5-6 students and to new students enrolling in Years 9-12.
Learn more about collecting, onboarding and setting up the device here Year 7 Laptop Enrolment 2026
Device minimum specifications
Listed are minimum specifications that the device required for the Junior School BYOD Program must meet.
| Storage | 32GB or greater |
| WiFi | 802.11n compatible |
| Operating System | iOS 26 or greater |
| Accessories | Protective case or cover (required) Headphones (as per Book List) |
Suitable devices for Junior School BYOD Program:
- iPad (current models, excludes iPad mini)
- iPad Pro (10-11 inch models only)
Device minimum specifications
Listed are minimum specifications that the device required for the Senior School BYOD Program must meet.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 or greater |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB | 16GB or greater |
| Hard Drive (HDD) | 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD) | 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD) or greater |
| WiFi | 802.11n compatible | 802.11ac compatible |
| Screen | 10″ screen or greater | |
| Battery | 8 hours or greater | |
| Operating System | Windows 11 (version 24H2 and above) * iOS (version 26 and above) |
|
| Accessories | Keyboard (required) | Protective case or bag |
| * Excludes Windows 11 S modes | ||
Device purchasing
The College has arrangements with the following vendors, allowing families to purchase devices through them at an educational discount.
Online portal
The following vendors offer online portals for purchasing of devices, accessories and warranties, while providing with a range of different payment options.
Click on the respective vendor to access their device purchasing portal.
School Code: STMARY2025
Please copy and paste the above code into the portal page.
In-store purchasing and servicing
offers in-store sales and technical expertise in purchasing and/or servicing of devices.
A current student card, or College correspondence (that includes a ÌÇÐÄVlog letterhead) must be presented to receive benefits with this vendors.