Blackburn High School
Blackburn VIC, Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
Blackburn High School is a Coeducation secondary school, serving years 7-12. The uniform is compulsory and enforced. Blackburn High School is located in VIC, Melbourne Eastern Suburbs region. Blackburn High School is 1 of 226 government schools in the Blackburn area.
Key Facts
School uniform
The uniform is compulsory
Number of students
Total enrolment: 1337
In high school: 1337
In Year 12: 163
Gender in depth
Female: 46%
Male: 54%
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:
French, German
Senior secondary subjects overview
58 VCE level 3/4 studies
252 VCE students
Senior secondary programs overview
27 VET program(s) available
61 VET students
VCE VM Available
How our students performed in Year 12
Academic Results
Scores of 40+: 7%
Median Score: 30
Satisfactory completions of VCE: 99%
Satisfactory completions of VET: 68%
Destinations
Bachelor enrolled: 65%
TAFE/VET enrolled: 13%
Apprentice/Trainee: 6%
Employed: 8%
Activities & Support Staff
Activities (14)
Academic Assistance/Student Support
- Creative Writing
- Peer Support
Art/Performance/Drama
- Art Tuition
- Crafts
- Dance
- Photography
Career Development
- Leadership Training
- Student Representative Council
- Work Experience
Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- International Student Exchange
- School Camps
Volunteering/community service
- Charitable Clubs and Organisations
- Community Service
- Environmental Action Group
Music (14)
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Chamber group
- Ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Symphony orchestra
- Wind ensemble
Concert/Performance
- Production
Instrument
- Brass
- Percussion
- String
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music theory
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal
Sports (22)
Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Tennis
Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Soccer
- Touch football
Gymnastics
- Aerobics
Orienteering
- Orienteering
Snow sports
- Snow skiing
Target sports
- Lawn bowls
Track and field
- Athletics
- Triathlons
Walking
- Walking (for exercise)
Water sports
- Sailing
- Swimming
Weight training
- Weight training
Support Staff (12)
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Disability Support Aides
- Remedial Support Teacher
Health
- Nurse
International student support
- ESL Support Teacher/School Officer
- Translators
IT
- Computer Technician
Specialist support
- Instrumental Music Teachers
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Psychologist
- Social Worker/Welfare Officer
Academic Assistance/Student Support
- Creative Writing
- Peer Support
Art/Performance/Drama
- Art Tuition
- Crafts
- Dance
- Photography
Career Development
- Leadership Training
- Student Representative Council
- Work Experience
Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- International Student Exchange
- School Camps
Volunteering/community service
- Charitable Clubs and Organisations
- Community Service
- Environmental Action Group
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Chamber group
- Ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Symphony orchestra
- Wind ensemble
Concert/Performance
- Production
Instrument
- Brass
- Percussion
- String
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music theory
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal
Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Tennis
Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Soccer
- Touch football
Gymnastics
- Aerobics
Orienteering
- Orienteering
Snow sports
- Snow skiing
Target sports
- Lawn bowls
Track and field
- Athletics
- Triathlons
Walking
- Walking (for exercise)
Water sports
- Sailing
- Swimming
Weight training
- Weight training
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Disability Support Aides
- Remedial Support Teacher
Health
- Nurse
International student support
- ESL Support Teacher/School Officer
- Translators
IT
- Computer Technician
Specialist support
- Instrumental Music Teachers
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Psychologist
- Social Worker/Welfare Officer
Request Information Update
Sector
Government
Level
Secondary
Gender
Co-Ed
Religion
Principal: Mrs Joanna Alexander
Addresses:
60 Springfield Rd Blackburn Victoria 3130
Tel: (03) 8804 6464
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