School Profile

NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOL SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Blacktown Girls High School

Blacktown Girls High School is a comprehensive school focused on girls' education. It has a strong reputation for outstanding results in Valid, NAPLAN and the Higher School Certificate, and offers learning and support programs catering to young women's educational and social aspirations. The school is recognised for innovative teaching and educational goal-driven organisation. The school prides itself on "making a difference" and fostering confident, successful young women.

3 Reasons To Choose This School

Strong academic performance
Innovative teaching and support
Diverse co-curricular opportunities

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English as a second language

EAL/D courses taught through English
Learning support teaching team

Student support services

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

Special programs

A large range of sports offered
Robotics/engineering/science club
Dance ensemble/drama club
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

Chinese
Latin
Spanish

School achievements

98% of Year 12 students gained access to the careers of their choice. 95% of students were offered a university or TAFE place. Exceptional achievements in debating, robotics, STEM, sport and arts.

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.