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

ESL courses taught through English
Before/after school assistance
Team teaching in junior curriculum areas
Learning support teaching team

Student support services

Bilingual learning support officers
International students welcome program
Dedicated student welfare team
Homework centre
Learning support team

Special programs

Accelerated learning programs
Music programs (ensembles/ bands/choir)
A large range of extracurricular activities
Robotics/engineering/science club
Creative/visual arts programs

Special facilities

3D printing/engineering/robotics facilities
Multimedia design room
Commercial kitchens for hospitality students
Dance performance studio
Design and technology/textiles room

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.