Fintona Girls' School
Balwyn VIC, Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
Fintona Girls' School is a Girls combined school, serving years ELC-12. The uniform is compulsory and enforced. Fintona Girls' School is located in VIC, Melbourne Eastern Suburbs region. Fintona Girls' School is 1 of 44 independent schools in the Balwyn area.
Key Facts
School uniform
The uniform is compulsory
Number of students
Total enrolment: 449
Up to Year 6: 148
In high school: 301
In Year 12: 45
Gender in depth
Female: 100%
Male: 0%
Other Requirements
Boarding school
Offers IB
Accepts international students
Offers VCE VM
Offers VET
Our Curriculum
Subjects Overview
Math classes: vertical, streamed and mixed
English classes: mixed
LOTE taught:
French, Japanese, Latin
Senior secondary subjects overview
34 VCE level 3/4 studies
102 VCE students
Senior secondary programs overview
5 VET program(s) available
5 VET students
How our students performed in Year 12
Academic Results
Scores of 40+: 28%
Median Score: 35
Satisfactory completions of VCE: 100%
Satisfactory completions of VET: 90%
Activities & Support Staff
Activities (70)
Academic Assistance/Student Support
- Buddies
- Creative Writing
- House Activities
- Study Skills
- University Maths
- Year 9 Connections Program
- Years 7 & 8 Explorations Program
Art/Performance/Drama
- Annual Art Show
- Arts Show
- Crafts
- Drama
- Drama Day
- Friends Of Music
- Jazz Ballet
- Junior Drama
- Music concerts
- Painting
- Photography
- Poetry
- Speech and Drama Tuition
Awards
- Awards Night
- Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award
- Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
- Young Achievement Australia
Career Development
- Captains
- Careers Speakers
- House Captains
- Leadership Program
- Student Leadership Program
Competitions
- Academic Competitions
- English Competition
- Mathematics Competition
- Mathletics
- Science Competitions
- Science Olympiad
- Science Talent Search
- Subject Competitions
- Tournament of Minds
- World Challenge Expedition
Cultural/Indigenous
- Cultural And Language Overseas Tours
- Indigenous Awareness
- International Tour
- Language Competitions
- Multicultural Awareness
Events
- Information Evenings
- Night Of The Notables
- Presentation Evening
- School Fair
- Senior Formal
- Shakespeare Festival
- VCE Formal Dinner
- Writer's Festival
Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- Excursions
- International Student Exchange
- Language International Trips
- Overseas Study Tours
- School Camps
- Sister School Program
Sport, Leisure and Health
- Overseas Sporting Tours
- Overseas Sports Tours
Vocational programs
- Elective & Project-Based Learning
- Outdoor Education
- Vegetable Garden
Volunteering/community service
- Charitable Clubs and Organisations
- Community Service
- Environmental Action Group
- Fundraising
- Red Cross
- SRC
Extra-curricular (1)
- Homework Club
Music (41)
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Brass ensemble
- Flute ensemble
- Guitar ensemble
- Harp ensemble
- Instrumental ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Percussion ensemble
- Stage band
- String ensemble
- String orchestras
Concert/Performance
- Cabaret night
- Concert
- Performance
- Soiree
Instrument
- Brass
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Drum
- Drum kit
- Flute
- Guitar
- Harp
- Oboe
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- String
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Viola
- Violin
- Wind
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music composition
- Music lessons
- Music technology
- Music theory
- Music theory lessons
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal
Sports (20)
Ball sports
- Basketball
- Handball
- Netball
- Volleyball
Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tee ball
- Tennis
Football
- Soccer
Gymnastics
- Aerobics
Martial arts
- Fencing
Running
- Cross country running
Track and field
- Athletics
Water sports
- Platform diving
- Rowing
- Springboard diving
- Swimming
Support Staff (36)
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Art Support
- Laboratory Technician
- Learning Enhancement Coordinator
- Librarian
- Literacy And Numeracy Specialist
- Teaching Support For Gifted Students
- Visual Arts Support
Administrative staff
- Business Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Groundsman
- House Coordinator
- House System
- Maintenance Staff
- Middle Years Coordinator
- NET/VCE Coordinator
Career guidance
- Extension And Enrichment Coordinator
- Jobs Pathway Coordinator
- Uniform Shop
- VET/VCE Coordinator
Health
- First Aid Officer
- Sport Coordinator
International student support
- ESL Support Teacher/School Officer
IT
- AV/IT Technician
- Computer Technician
- ICT Support Manager
- ICT Technician
- Library Technician
Social support
- Community Service Coordinator
- Student Services Coordinator
Specialist support
- Director Of Music
- Drama Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Pastoral Care
- Psychologist
Academic Assistance/Student Support
- Buddies
- Creative Writing
- House Activities
- Study Skills
- University Maths
- Year 9 Connections Program
- Years 7 & 8 Explorations Program
Art/Performance/Drama
- Annual Art Show
- Arts Show
- Crafts
- Drama
- Drama Day
- Friends Of Music
- Jazz Ballet
- Junior Drama
- Music concerts
- Painting
- Photography
- Poetry
- Speech and Drama Tuition
Awards
- Awards Night
- Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award
- Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
- Young Achievement Australia
Career Development
- Captains
- Careers Speakers
- House Captains
- Leadership Program
- Student Leadership Program
Competitions
- Academic Competitions
- English Competition
- Mathematics Competition
- Mathletics
- Science Competitions
- Science Olympiad
- Science Talent Search
- Subject Competitions
- Tournament of Minds
- World Challenge Expedition
Cultural/Indigenous
- Cultural And Language Overseas Tours
- Indigenous Awareness
- International Tour
- Language Competitions
- Multicultural Awareness
Events
- Information Evenings
- Night Of The Notables
- Presentation Evening
- School Fair
- Senior Formal
- Shakespeare Festival
- VCE Formal Dinner
- Writer's Festival
Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- Excursions
- International Student Exchange
- Language International Trips
- Overseas Study Tours
- School Camps
- Sister School Program
Sport, Leisure and Health
- Overseas Sporting Tours
- Overseas Sports Tours
Vocational programs
- Elective & Project-Based Learning
- Outdoor Education
- Vegetable Garden
Volunteering/community service
- Charitable Clubs and Organisations
- Community Service
- Environmental Action Group
- Fundraising
- Red Cross
- SRC
- Homework Club
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Brass ensemble
- Flute ensemble
- Guitar ensemble
- Harp ensemble
- Instrumental ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Percussion ensemble
- Stage band
- String ensemble
- String orchestras
Concert/Performance
- Cabaret night
- Concert
- Performance
- Soiree
Instrument
- Brass
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Drum
- Drum kit
- Flute
- Guitar
- Harp
- Oboe
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- String
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Viola
- Violin
- Wind
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music composition
- Music lessons
- Music technology
- Music theory
- Music theory lessons
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal
Ball sports
- Basketball
- Handball
- Netball
- Volleyball
Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tee ball
- Tennis
Football
- Soccer
Gymnastics
- Aerobics
Martial arts
- Fencing
Running
- Cross country running
Track and field
- Athletics
Water sports
- Platform diving
- Rowing
- Springboard diving
- Swimming
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Art Support
- Laboratory Technician
- Learning Enhancement Coordinator
- Librarian
- Literacy And Numeracy Specialist
- Teaching Support For Gifted Students
- Visual Arts Support
Administrative staff
- Business Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Groundsman
- House Coordinator
- House System
- Maintenance Staff
- Middle Years Coordinator
- NET/VCE Coordinator
Career guidance
- Extension And Enrichment Coordinator
- Jobs Pathway Coordinator
- Uniform Shop
- VET/VCE Coordinator
Health
- First Aid Officer
- Sport Coordinator
International student support
- ESL Support Teacher/School Officer
IT
- AV/IT Technician
- Computer Technician
- ICT Support Manager
- ICT Technician
- Library Technician
Social support
- Community Service Coordinator
- Student Services Coordinator
Specialist support
- Director Of Music
- Drama Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Pastoral Care
- Psychologist
Request Information Update
Sector
Independent
Level
Combined
Gender
Female
Religion
Secular
Principal: Ms Rachael Falloon
Addresses:
79 Balwyn Road Balwyn Victoria 3103
Tel: (03) 9830 1388
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