Balwyn High School
Balwyn North VIC, Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
Balwyn High School is a Coeducation secondary school, serving years 7-12. The uniform is compulsory and enforced. Balwyn High School is located in VIC, Melbourne Eastern Suburbs region. Balwyn High School is 1 of 226 government schools in the Balwyn North area.
Key Facts
School uniform
The uniform is compulsory
Number of students
Total enrolment: 2106
In high school: 2106
In Year 12: 336
Gender in depth
Female: 43%
Male: 57%
Other Requirements
Boarding school
Offers IB
Accepts international students
Offers VCE VM
Offers VET
Our Curriculum
Subjects Overview
Math classes: mixed
English classes: mixed
LOTE taught:
Chinese, English as a second language, French, Greek
Senior secondary subjects overview
55 VCE level 3/4 studies
526 VCE students
Senior secondary programs overview
12 VET program(s) available
11 VET students
How our students performed in Year 12
Academic Results
Scores of 40+: 17%
Median Score: 32
Satisfactory completions of VCE: 99%
Satisfactory completions of VET: 96%
Destinations
Bachelor enrolled: 80%
TAFE/VET enrolled: 3%
Apprentice/Trainee: 6%
Employed: 6%
Activities & Support Staff
Activities (3)
Academic Assistance/Student Support
- Homework Support
Art/Performance/Drama
- Public Speaking
Extracurricular
- After School Homework Assistance Program
Extra-curricular (10)
- Book Club
- Chess
- Chess Club
- Co-Curricular Program
- Debating
- Hiking
- Homework Club
- Student Focus Group
- Student Forum
- Surfing
Music (48)
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Chamber music
- Chamber orchestra
- Choral ensemble
- Ensemble
- Flute ensemble
- Guitar ensemble
- Instrumental ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Orchestra
- Percussion ensemble
- Rock
- Saxophone Ensemble
- Senior Vocal Ensemble
- String ensemble
- String orchestras
- Symphony orchestra
- Wind ensemble
- Woodwind ensemble
Concert/Performance
- Concert
- Music eisteddfod
- Musical competitions
- Overseas music and drama tours
- Performance
- Production
- School musicals
- Soiree
- Student conducting
Instrument
- Bass guitar
- Brass
- Cello
- Drum
- Electric bass
- Flute
- Guitar
- Instrument
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Saxophone
- String
- Violin
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music composition
- Music theory
- Song writing and arranging workshops
Vocal
- A capella singers
- Choirs
- Vocal
Sports (30)
Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Tennis
Bicycle
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
Fitness
- Fitness classes
Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Football (other)
- Futsal
- Soccer
Gymnastics
- Aerobics
- Gymnastics
Movement
- Cheerleading
Running
- Cross country running
Target sports
- Golf
- Lawn bowls
Track and field
- Athletics
Walking
- Bush walking
Water sports
- Rowing
- Swimming
Weight training
- Gym classes
- Gym workouts
Support Staff (80)
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Classroom Support
- Disability Support Aides
- Education Support Teachers
- Laboratory Assistant
- Leap (Learning, Extension, Acceleration Program)
- Library Support
- Literacy Aide
- Literacy Support
- Numeracy Support
- Reading Recovery Teacher
- Teacher Aid
- Teacher Librarian
- Teaching Support For Gifted Students
- Visual Arts Support
- Year Level Student Managers
Administrative staff
- Business Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Groundsman
- House Coordinator
- House System
- Maintenance Staff
- Scholar In Residence
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Extension And Enrichment Coordinator
- Extension And Enrichment Program Staff
Health
- Canteen Manager
- First Aid Officer
- Food Technology Support
- Food Technology Technician
- Food Technology Technicians
- Health And Safety Officer
- Home Economics Assistant
- Home Economics Support
- Nurse
- Occupational Health And Safety Officer
- Sick Bay Attendant
International student support
- Chinese Teacher Aides
- ESL Support Teacher/School Officer
- Integration Aides
- Integration Coordinator
- Integration Staff
- International Student Administrater
- International Student Coordinator
- International Student Support Aide
- International Students' Pastoral Care
- Interpreters
- Language Assistant
- Manager Of International Students
IT
- Audio Visual Technician
- AV/IT Technician
- Computer Manager
- Computer Technician
- E-Learning Coordinator
- ICT Support Manager
- ICT Technician
- Library Technician
- Science Technician
Social support
- Community Liason Coordinator
- Homestay Liaison Officer
- Youth Development Worker
- Youth Worker
- Youth Worker, School Based
Specialist support
- Art Technician
- Choir And Voice Production Teacher
- Director Of Music
- Drama Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Music Ensemble Leader
- Outdoor Education Specialists
- Public Speaking Coordinator
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Counsellors
- Director Of Student Services
- Psychologist
- Social Worker/Welfare Officer
- Student Welfare Counsellors
- Student Welfare Officer
- Student Well-Being Co-Ordinator
Academic Assistance/Student Support
- Homework Support
Art/Performance/Drama
- Public Speaking
Extracurricular
- After School Homework Assistance Program
- Book Club
- Chess
- Chess Club
- Co-Curricular Program
- Debating
- Hiking
- Homework Club
- Student Focus Group
- Student Forum
- Surfing
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Chamber music
- Chamber orchestra
- Choral ensemble
- Ensemble
- Flute ensemble
- Guitar ensemble
- Instrumental ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Orchestra
- Percussion ensemble
- Rock
- Saxophone Ensemble
- Senior Vocal Ensemble
- String ensemble
- String orchestras
- Symphony orchestra
- Wind ensemble
- Woodwind ensemble
Concert/Performance
- Concert
- Music eisteddfod
- Musical competitions
- Overseas music and drama tours
- Performance
- Production
- School musicals
- Soiree
- Student conducting
Instrument
- Bass guitar
- Brass
- Cello
- Drum
- Electric bass
- Flute
- Guitar
- Instrument
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Saxophone
- String
- Violin
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music composition
- Music theory
- Song writing and arranging workshops
Vocal
- A capella singers
- Choirs
- Vocal
Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Tennis
Bicycle
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
Fitness
- Fitness classes
Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Football (other)
- Futsal
- Soccer
Gymnastics
- Aerobics
- Gymnastics
Movement
- Cheerleading
Running
- Cross country running
Target sports
- Golf
- Lawn bowls
Track and field
- Athletics
Walking
- Bush walking
Water sports
- Rowing
- Swimming
Weight training
- Gym classes
- Gym workouts
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Classroom Support
- Disability Support Aides
- Education Support Teachers
- Laboratory Assistant
- Leap (Learning, Extension, Acceleration Program)
- Library Support
- Literacy Aide
- Literacy Support
- Numeracy Support
- Reading Recovery Teacher
- Teacher Aid
- Teacher Librarian
- Teaching Support For Gifted Students
- Visual Arts Support
- Year Level Student Managers
Administrative staff
- Business Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Groundsman
- House Coordinator
- House System
- Maintenance Staff
- Scholar In Residence
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Extension And Enrichment Coordinator
- Extension And Enrichment Program Staff
Health
- Canteen Manager
- First Aid Officer
- Food Technology Support
- Food Technology Technician
- Food Technology Technicians
- Health And Safety Officer
- Home Economics Assistant
- Home Economics Support
- Nurse
- Occupational Health And Safety Officer
- Sick Bay Attendant
International student support
- Chinese Teacher Aides
- ESL Support Teacher/School Officer
- Integration Aides
- Integration Coordinator
- Integration Staff
- International Student Administrater
- International Student Coordinator
- International Student Support Aide
- International Students' Pastoral Care
- Interpreters
- Language Assistant
- Manager Of International Students
IT
- Audio Visual Technician
- AV/IT Technician
- Computer Manager
- Computer Technician
- E-Learning Coordinator
- ICT Support Manager
- ICT Technician
- Library Technician
- Science Technician
Social support
- Community Liason Coordinator
- Homestay Liaison Officer
- Youth Development Worker
- Youth Worker
- Youth Worker, School Based
Specialist support
- Art Technician
- Choir And Voice Production Teacher
- Director Of Music
- Drama Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Music Ensemble Leader
- Outdoor Education Specialists
- Public Speaking Coordinator
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Counsellors
- Director Of Student Services
- Psychologist
- Social Worker/Welfare Officer
- Student Welfare Counsellors
- Student Welfare Officer
- Student Well-Being Co-Ordinator
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Principal: Mrs Deborah Harman
Addresses:
Buchanan Ave Balwyn North Victoria 3104
Tel: (03) 9819 7911
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