Why choose us?
Birrong Girls High School is a Year 7 to Year 12, Comprehensive Girls Secondary School in Birrong. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds with 95% from Language Background Other than English, representing 40 languages groups. We celebrate diversity and create an environment of tolerance, compassion and understanding.
Our vision: At Birrong Girls High School, our vision is equip young women with the skills, values (Personal Excellence, Responsible Learners, and Respectful Citizens), and perspectives necessary to be future leaders in society.
The school's identified priorities of Student Growth and Attainment, Leading Quality Teaching, and Partnerships in Learning, reflect and serve the complex and diverse needs of the students enrolled at our school. The school's core values focus on the pursuit of excellence, equity, social justice, and integrity. The school's staff model this excellence in work ethic, productivity, and commitment that is expected of students. There is a strong and active partnership between the school's key stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for every student.
Birrong Girls High School proudly promotes an excellent girls focused education and boasts a long tradition of outstanding HSC results, with many courses achieving above state average results.
Our leaders create the culture and structures that build an inclusive and high challenge, high support learning environment. We facilitate learning and growth in our teachers and classrooms, enabling each and every staff member to contribute their best as we work together to ensure all our students reach for the stars (Ad Astra).
Our dedicated and passionate teaching staff provide access to integrated learning experiences and drive many extra-curricular opportunities in debating and public speaking, music ensembles, representative sporting teams, leadership, and social justice and environmental initiatives.
Teachers in our school are critical in ensuring that school improvement touches every classroom through planning and constantly monitoring, reflecting upon and adjusting their practice to meet the needs of their students. All Birrong Girls High School teachers are committed to identifying, understanding, and implementing the most effective explicit teaching methods, with the highest priority given to evidence-based teaching strategies driving improvement in literacy and numeracy.
Birrong Girls High School has established relationships and partnerships with individuals, organisations, services, facilities, and expertise in our school's broader community. We will continue to draw upon and build these relationships to provide a range of opportunities for our students to participate in, as well as support our students' academic, physical, social, and emotional growth. Our school leaders ensure our school operates in a framework of excellence to improve student outcomes.
Birrong Girls offers cutting edge facilities, with new purpose-built school hall, visual arts, technology, and cooperative learning spaces. Our outdoor playground areas and extensive grounds make for a welcoming physical amenity for students in their break time and during physical education activities.
Contact us to find out if Birrong Girls High School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!
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Why families choose us
A strong start
We help every child feel safe, included, and confident from their very first day. and set up students for long-term success.
Support for every family
Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families to co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
High quality education
We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities with engaging learning programs. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Easy to access
Located in Birrong, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking, or driving. This makes attending every day at school more convenient for our families.
"My daughter loves how the school challenges her thinking and does a great job preparing students for their future goals."
Mirna, the mother of a Year 12 student at Birrong Girls High School.
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions, and life beyond school.
- participation in a range of competitions
- success in life beyond school
- active community members
- growth through high potential and gifted education
- striving for personal improvement.
A world of opportunities
We offer a wide range of programs, excursions, incursions, and experiences to help our students thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- excursions
- incursions
- extra-curricular activities
- a wide variety of subjects.
Tailored learning support
At Birrong, we tailor our teaching and learning programs to support each student in doing their best. They are developed to meet different student needs including high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who require wellbeing support.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- Peer Support, where senior students guide our junior students in collaborative activities
- wellbeing and counselling support.
A welcoming community
Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected, and part of the community. We value and embrace diversity and create an environment where our students feel a strong sense of belonging. Your child will be encouraged to grow with confidence, understanding, and respect for others.
- supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- celebrating Harmony Day
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- ensuring cultural safety for all students.
Stories and highlights
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Policies and reports
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