ABOUT THE SCHOOL

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 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP) is offered to all students in Years 8-10 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 offers an enrichment program for gifted and talented students.

WHY CHOOSE US

Visual arts studios — art, design and sculpture
Trade Training Centre with an electrotechnology laboratory
Advanced technology facilities — 3D printer, laser cutters, CAD and CAM, coding and robotics

SPECIAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAMS

Netball (Years 8 to 12)
Australian Rules football (Years 8 to 11)
Music — bands, orchestra, instrumental lessons and music industry skills (Years 8 to 12)
Performing Arts — drama and dance performances, major annual production (Years 8 to 12)
Vocational Education and Training (VET) — dance and electrotechnology (Years 10 to 12)