Bordertown High School is located in the upper southeast of South Australia, 270km from Adelaide. Bordertown, located near the Victorian border, has a population of approximately 3,000 servicing a large pastoral area. Wool, cereal, beef and vegetables are the main productions. Bordertown High School is situated in picturesque grounds with large gum trees and extensive playing fields for a variety of sports. The school offers a caring and supportive learning environment with a focus on high academic standards.
International programs
- High School Graduate Program
- Regional Study Abroad Program
- Study Tours
School focus
- Agriculture
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Facilities
- Networked computer laboratories
- School library with internet access
- Sporting facilities including tennis/netball courts and sports ovals
- Access to Automotive Skills Centre
- Year 12 study room
- Distance education facilities
- School bus service
Special interest programs
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) – automotive, retail, childcare Years 10-12
- School Based Apprenticeships
Languages
- French
Support services
- ESL support
- International Student Program manager
- Career counselling
- External counsellor access
- Pastoral support workers
- Staff support for students with learning disabilities
Co-curricular sports
- Australian Rules football
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Basketball
- Netball
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Cross-country running
Other co-curricular activities
- Debating and public speaking
- Music band
- Rock Eisteddfod Challenge – national dance, drama and design competition
Visit school website for information and additional costs (where applicable) on uniform, laptop and calculator requirements; special interest programs and school camps.