Blackwood High School
Established: 1961
Schooling Years: Year 7 – Year 12 (Secondary)
Number of Students: 1174
Location: Southern Adelaide
Blackwood High School has a strong tradition of academic, sporting and artistic excellence. Located in the foothills of Adelaide only 20 minutes by public transport from the city centre, the school overlooks native bushland and is close to recreational parks, cinemas, good transport and large shopping centres. The Australian Curriculum is delivered to all students in Years 7–10 to prepare them thoroughly for senior high school and the challenges of an emerging, globalised world. The school is also a special interest high school for netball and Australian Rules football and offers flexible pathways for all students.
International Student Programs
- Intensive Secondary English Course (ISEC)
- High School Graduate Program
- High School Study Abroad Program
Features
- Advanced Technology Program (ATP)
- Special interest Australian Football (AFL) Program and Netball program
- Onsite trade training centre including electro-technology lab
- School Conservation Park
- Special interest music and performing arts programs
Special interest programs
- Netball* (Years 7–11)
- Australian Rules Football* (Years 7–11)
- Music – bands, orchestra, instrumental tuition, music industry skills
- Performing arts – drama and dance performances, major bi-annual production
*Selective entry program
Co-curricular sports
- Athletics – cross-country, track and field
- Australian Rules Football
- Soccer
- Badminton
- Tennis, table tennis
- Basketball
- Netball
- Golf
- Dance
- Orienteering
- Softball
- Volleyball
Languages
- German
- Japanese
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Curriculum
Learn more about the school’s curriculum
Contact
Phone: +61 8 8278 0900
Email: [email protected]
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