As Parents/Caregivers you want to know your young person will be genuinely seen at school. Not just managed or taught to, truly understood as an individual with their own strengths, interests, and dreams. That's exactly what happens at Blackwood High School.
Sixty years of knowing students by name
Since opening in 1961, we've helped thousands of students discover what they're capable of. Some find their confidence through our Girls Special Interest Netball program, supported by Netball SA since 1994. Others discover leadership through our successful football programs for both girls and boys. Many surprise themselves by loving subjects they never thought they'd choose.
What connects every student story is simple: teachers who genuinely know them, notice their growth, and help them build the resilience to tackle whatever comes next.
Different pathways, one connected community
We understand that your young person's journey won't look exactly like their friend's or sibling's. That's why we create different pathways for different students within one connected community.
Your young person might head straight to university through our strong SACE program. They could build practical skills through our growing vocational pathways. Or they might combine both, earning university entry while gaining real-world experience.
Whatever path they choose, they'll develop the respect, responsibility, and resilience that prepare them for life beyond school.
Teachers who choose to stay
Many of our staff have been here for decades. Some even send their own young people to Blackwood High. Why? Because this is a place where educators can focus on what really matters: helping students grow into confident, capable adults.
When you meet with your young person's teachers, you're speaking with people who know your young person's learning style, understand their challenges, and celebrate their achievements. Real relationships that last years, not just terms.
Your young person's individual journey starts here
From our learning communities that help Year 7's feel at home, to the leadership opportunities that help Year 12's step into their future, we're here to support your young person's growth every step of the way.