School Dictionary Comparison Guide
Macquarie has a dictionary for every age group and skill level. Explore which Macquarie Dictionary title is most suitable for your classroom.
Primary School
The Macquarie Primary Dictionary 3ED
Replacing the Macquarie Primary Dictionary 2nd Edition that was previously published by Jacaranda, the 3ED is an essential reference tool in the Australian primary classroom.
Key Information
- 20,000+ definitions
- 11,000+ headwords
- Includes spelling tips and word histories
- Ideal for late primary
- RRP: $29.99
- ISBN: 9781761906671
Secondary School
Macquarie Dictionary & Thesaurus (Combined)
A new edition of the Combined Macquarie Dictionary & Thesaurus will be released in December 2026. Re-jacketed in the stunning Macquarie Ninth Edition livery, the Combined Dictionary & Thesaurus is a complete language tool that is ideal for school use, and won’t strain your budget.
Key Information
- 39,000+ definitions
- RRP: $24.99
- ISBN: TBC
A Note on Forthcoming Titles
With the Jacaranda Macquarie Dictionaries now out of print, our team are hard at work working on replacement titles. See below for a full list of our of print titles and their replacements or equivalent dictionaries.
- Macquarie Pocket Dictionary 5ED > Replacement expected mid-2026. The Macquarie Compact Dictionary provides an equivalent alternative for high school age and above.
- Macquarie Primary Thesaurus > The new Macquarie Primary Dictionary 3ED includes a free Thesaurus eBook, the Macquarie Primary Thesaurus 2ED. For a print alternative we recommend the Macquarie Budget Thesaurus.