Blackburn High School

Blackburn High School is a vibrant, multicultural and inclusive co-educational government school for students in Years 7-12 providing a comprehensive education. The school is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, about 16 kms from Melbourne's city centre. We deliver a dynamic educational program that empowers students to take responsibility for their own learning and high expectations are non-negotiable. Our new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) centre complements our established reputation for offering world- class teaching and facilities.

School values: Respect, Pursuit of excellence, Citizenship

Special Programs

High achievers program with opportunities for educational enrichment and extension
Award-winning music program, ensemble bands and instrumental music instruction
STEM program
Sister school programs with China, Germany and France
Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh program and sports leadership program
3D printing laboratory and Tinker Cad design program

Student support services and programs

Multicultural aides: Mandarin and Cantonese
Full-time mental health practitioner, student wellbeing coordinator and paediatric nurse
House system and mentor group program
High-quality homestay program
A very experienced full-time international student coordinator

Principal

Joanna Alexander

Number of students

1400

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$950

International Student Coordinator

Isabel Zhou

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$450

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Theatre Studies
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Product Design and Technology
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
Geography
History
Legal Studies
Philosophy
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Applied Computing
Media
Systems Engineering
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Australian and Global Politics
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Animal studies
Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Automotive
Building and Construction
Business
Community Services
Dance
Engineering
Equine Studies
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Integrated Technology
Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Small Industry
Small Business
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Lunchtime clubs including maths, science fiction, history and debating
Varied sports programs and early morning fitness club
An extensive range of camps from Years 7 onwards
Nationally recognised music program
Student leadership program
International student homework support program

Sports offered

Australian football, basketball, cricket, football (soccer), hockey, netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre within 4 kms of school

Languages taught

German
French
Chinese first and second language

During my time at the Blackburn High School, I stayed with a school homestay and I am always grateful for my host family. They warmly welcomed me when I first moved in and took great care of me and other students. They cooked nice dishes each day and chatted with me to see how I was doing. I also had a great time meeting with other family members at the weekly family dinner. Everyone was so nice and considerate and made me feel like part of the family
- Michelle Zhou, Juris Doctor candidate, Melbourne Law School