Blackwood High School

Established: 1961
Schooling Years: Year 7 – Year 12 (Secondary)
Number of Students: 1174
Location: Southern Adelaide

Blackwood High School is one of South Australia’s leading government secondary schools, located in Adelaide’s beautiful foothills just 30 minutes from the city centre. Surrounded by native bushland and close to shopping, entertainment and public transport, the school offers students the perfect balance of a safe community environment and easy access to city opportunities. With a strong reputation for academic achievement, student wellbeing, sport, music and the arts, Blackwood High provides diverse pathways for local and international students. Our thriving international program, dedicated support team and welcoming school community help students develop the confidence, skills and global perspective needed for success in further study and beyond.

International Student Programs

• Intensive Secondary English Course (ISEC)
• High School Graduate Program
• High School Study Abroad Program

Features

• Academic excellence
• Personalised support
• Diverse learning opportunities
• A dedicated international team
• Extensive outdoor recreation areas
• Outdoor education program

Special interest programs

• Netball (Years 7–11)
• Australian Rules Football (Years 7–11)
• Music – bands, orchestra, instrumental tuition, music industry skills
• Performing arts – drama, dance and major biannual productions
• Outdoor Education – practical outdoor learning experiences, including bushwalking, camping, adventure activities, and environmental studies

Co-curricular sports

• Athletics – cross-country, track and field
• Australian Rules Football
• Soccer
• Badminton
• Tennis, table tennis
• Basketball
• Netball
• Golf
• Dance
• Orienteering
• Softball
• Volleyball

Sports offered in the community or local area

• Access to local AFL, soccer, netball and basketball clubs
• Tennis and golf courses
• Bushwalking and cycling through nearby reserves
• Community swimming pools and gyms

Languages

• German (Years 7-10, senior years available through the School of Languages or Open Access College)
• Japanese (Years 7-12)
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Years 11-12)

Curriculum

Learn more about the school’s curriculum here.

Contact

Phone: +61 8 8278 0900

International Student Program Email: [email protected]
Website: bhs.sa.edu.au