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Balwyn High School

Buchanan Avenue, Balwyn North, VIC, 3104

SecondaryYears 7–12Co-educational

A little about this school

Balwyn High School is a government secondary school in Balwyn North, Victoria. Explore its published programs and admissions information below.

Public or private
Public / government
School sector
Public (government)
Religious affiliation
Not yet verified
Denomination / tradition
Not yet verified
School level
Secondary
Year levels
Years 7–12
Student intake
Co-educational

School size & community

Figures describe the school population in the stated reporting period. Some multi-campus schools report a combined total. Missing or suppressed values are not zero.

Language background other than English
80%2025

School

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) ↗
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
0%2025

School

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) ↗

LBOTE means a language background other than English; it is not a measure of English proficiency. ICSEA and SEA quarters describe socio-educational context, not school quality or academic performance.

Enrolments by year level
Year levelEnrolmentsMeasurePeriod
Year 7366Headcount2025 ↗
Year 8352Headcount2025 ↗
Year 9350Headcount2025 ↗
Year 10318Headcount2025 ↗
Year 11461Headcount2025 ↗
Year 12413Headcount2025 ↗
Prep0FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 10FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 20FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 30FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 40FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 50FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 60FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 7350FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 8345FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 9337FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 10301.8FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 11459.4FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Year 12413.8FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Primary Ungraded0FTEFebruary 2025 ↗
Secondary Ungraded0FTEFebruary 2025 ↗

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Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). © ACARA. See the linked sources for definitions and reporting scope.

Learning & special programs

SEAL · Accelerated learning

SEAL accredited learning program

Core English, mathematics, science and humanities are accelerated across Years 7–9. The school also describes an internal Year 9 entry pathway for current Year 8 students.

Entry: Year 7 applicants must already have a Balwyn placement notification. ACER HAST testing is followed by shortlisted interviews. Internal Year 9 selection uses school evidence without a separate test or interview.

Assessment date: 2026-08-17

Read the source · Checked 2026-09-29 · 2027 intake
Accelerated learning

Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL)

Accelerated core curriculum in Years 7–9. For 2027 Year 7 entry, applicants must already hold a Balwyn placement; testing and interviews determine program entry. This is a program within the school, not a selective-school admission pathway.

Read the source · Checked 2026-09-29 · 2027 intake

Academic performance

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Published school information

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Catchments & getting a place

Local intake boundaries may apply. Your address, intended year level and enrolment year all matter.

2026 boundaries availableYears 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
2027 boundaries availableYears 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Fees & scholarships

A current fee schedule has not yet been verified. Ask the school for tuition, compulsory extras, application fees and any boarding costs.

Scholarship details have not yet been researched. Check directly with the school for availability and eligibility.

Questions for your school visit

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