School Profile

NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOL SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Burwood Girls High School

Burwood Girls High School has an outstanding reputation in the local community. It is a school which prides itself on the diversity of its student population, academic success and strong support for student wellbeing. The school provides outstanding opportunities for the development of strong, caring and successful young women through its range of programs and support processes. BGHS has one of the largest International Student Programs in NSW.

3 Reasons To Choose This School

Strong support mechanisms
Culture of academic excellence
Good Location

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English as a second language

Intensive English Centre on-site which specialises in preparing international students for high school entry
English language support for each subject and each year level

Student support services

Dedicated student welfare team (including International Student Coordinator/s, Year Advisor, School Counsellor, Welfare Mentor and Careers Advisor)
Student leadership team
After school study and research support centre

Special programs

Robotics, engineering and science clubs
After school homework club
Community volunteer programs
Global citizenship and leadership programs

Special facilities

Dance performance studios
Drama studios or theatrettes
Specialist Technology room with 3D printing, engineering and robotics facilities
Large commercial kitchens for hospitality students

Languages taught

Chinese
Korean
Japanese
Indonesian
French
Italian

School achievements

Approximately 90% of students are accepted into university courses. The school achieves excellent HSC results, with some International Students achieving ATARs in the top 1% of the State – above 99.

Local area features

Very centralised. 10 kilometres from Sydney CBD (15 minutes by train). A range of easily-accessible public transport options. Large shopping centre nearby. A very multicultural community in surrounding suburbs. Excellent access to range of medical facilities with bilingual doctors.