Small government co-ed primary school (Prep–10) in Burwood East, VIC, serving English language learners.
Blackburn English Language School is also known as BELS and BELS Burwood East.
Blackburn English Language School is a small government combined school with approximately 344 students. It offers education for years Prep-10. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Blackburn English Language School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Blackburn English Language School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 23% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
Blackburn English Language School is located in Burwood East, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1022 (57th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.