Burwood Girls High School

Sydney, Australia

  • Day School

  • 1929

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • Australian

    • IB

School History & Details

Burwood Girls’ High School was established in 1929, and the school currently has more than 1000 students enrolled from year 7 to year 12. 69% of the students studying at the school identify themselves as coming from a different language background than English. The curriculum of the school is registered and accredited with the New South Wales Board of Studies.

    School Values

  • collaborating with others
  • being good problem solvers
  • exploring ways of learning

    • In terms of values, the school believes in making students believe in the power of their capabilities and respecting everybody around them.

     

School Achievements

Achievements

Consistently outstanding HSC & university entry Around 90% of students gain entry into university each year. Many International students achieve ATARs in the top 1% of the state. Strong NAPLAN performance The school regularly scores above state average across all domains and performs close to or above similar schools. High performing selective-standard results In 2006, the school ranked sixth best overall in HSC and was the top non-selective public school in Sydney’s Inner West. Rich language and STEM offerings Offers six languages (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indonesian, French, Italian), with strong participation—students are 2–3 times more likely to choose languages than peers. Equipped with 3D printing, robotics, engineering labs, and STEM/library performance spaces. Awards & scholarships Hosts a variety of internal awards (merit certificates, leadership medals, Blue/Gold effort awards) and supports external scholarships like the Nanga Mai Indigenous awards and Premier’s competitions.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Extensive student support & wellbeing services Includes a dedicated welfare team, homework centre, ESL and bilingual support, and regular wellbeing frameworks . Co-curricular richness & leadership programs Strong participation in music ensembles, bands, dance, debating, public speaking, drama, Duke of Edinburgh, and robotics/science clubs . Global engagement & cultural exposure Offers student exchanges, overseas study tours (Japan, Korea, China, Italy, Indonesia), excursions, and hosts international delegations . Innovative learning spaces Recently added a STEM and performance building featuring a colourful amphitheatre and high light ceilings to support collaboration and creativity .
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Following is the list of students who are famous alumni of the school. Lorraine Bayly AM – actress; founding member of the Ensemble Theatre Company; named as one of 100 Variety Entertainers of the Century, recipient of 3 Logie Awards Lee Da-hae – South Korean actress Jennie George AO – former member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Throsby Gracie Otto – actress, film producer, writer and film director Dale Spender AM – feminist; researcher and writer

School Information

The campus of the school is well integrated and has all the important facilities, such as the learning library centre, a STEM performance space, playground area, classrooms, recreational hub, and all ...View moreView Less

Mia Kumar

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02 9747 3355

95 Queen St, Croydon NSW 2132, Australia

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • English A: Literature SL
  • English Language and Literature SL
  • Literature and Performance SL
  • Environmental Systems and Societies HL
  • Sports Exercise and Health Science SL
  • Analysis and Approaches HL

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