School Profile

NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOL SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Blacktown Girls High School

Blacktown Girls High School is a partially-selective school with its educational goals firmly set in the 21st century and has a proud tradition of providing quality education to the young women of western Sydney. In recent years, the school has undertaken major programs designed to ensure students are prepared for the future and leave the school as empowered young women.

3 Reasons To Choose This School

Educational and social aspirations of young w
Innovation in teaching
Develop girls to deal confidently with change

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English as a second language

ESL courses taught through English

Student support services

Dedicated student welfare team
Learning support team
Homework centre
Student leadership team
Student Representative Council

Special programs

Dance ensemble/drama club
Robotics/engineering/science club
Learn to swim classes
After school homework club
A large range of extracurricular activities

Special facilities

Drama studio or theatrette
Modern science laboratories
Commercial kitchens for hospitality students
Design and technology/textiles room
Dance performance studio

Languages taught

French
Latin

School achievements

85% of Year 12 students gained access to the careers of their choice. 75% of students were offered a university or TAFE place.

Local area features

Blacktown is a multicultural suburb that has good transport links to Sydney city, Parramatta and the Blue Mountains. Westpoint Blacktown, a large shopping centre with cinemas, bowling and restaurants is a 15 minute walk from the school.