Fintona Girls' School Top 5
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| School Type | Combined |
|---|---|
| Year Range | U, Prep-12 |
| Address | 79 BALWYN ROAD Balwyn VIC 3103 |
| Phone | 03 9830 1388 |
| Website | http://www.fintona.vic.edu.au |
| Gender | Female |
| Region | Metropolitan |
|---|---|
| Students | 462 |
| Boys | 0 |
| Girls | 462 |
| ICSEA Value | 1210 |
| Aus. Average | 1000 |
| Finances per student | $25,435 |
|---|---|
| Aus. Average per student | $17,550 |
| Australian Government | 14% |
| State/Territory Government | 3% |
| Fees, parent contributions etc | 78% |
| Others | 5% |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | |
| NAPLAN (Primary) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
| NAPLAN (Secondary) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
| VCE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
462; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.9/11210;45%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 1% | 2% | 13% | 84% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
456; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.2/11187;36%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 1% | 4% | 18% | 78% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
454; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.2/197%1193;38%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 1% | 4% | 16% | 79% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
365; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 7.6/196%1184;36%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 0% | 4% | 24% | 71% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
453; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.5/192%1187;42%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 1% | 1% | 27% | 71% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
438; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 7.8/195%1185;40%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 2% | 3% | 16% | 79% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
456; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.4/195%1166;49%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 0% | 1% | 9% | 89% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
About Fintona Girls' School
Great things come from a small package
Situated in the inner-eastern suburb of Balwyn, Fintona is an independent, non-denominational day school for girls. Fintona's outstanding VCE results, 62 per cent of students in the top ten per cent of the state with an ATAR of 90 or more in 2012, place us among the top-performing schools in Victoria and are the culmination of the personal attention students receive in a small school.
From its commencement in 1896, Fintona has espoused the view that ‘girls can do anything’ and has encouraged students to be critical, independent thinkers, empowered to take their place as active, effective citizens and leaders. Our friendly, supportive and caring environment, together with our broad-based education programs, provide our girls with many experiences to stretch them beyond expectation and to cope with life beyond school. Inspired by our exceptional teachers, a Fintona girl will find the confidence to soar and achieve her highest academic and personal aspirations. She will develop a deep love of knowledge, the courage to excel, a global outlook and a deep sense of social responsibility.
Our beautiful school grounds include a mix of historic buildings and modern facilities, such as our refurbished Early Learning Centre and landscaped, eco-friendly gardens in the Junior School. The addition of our Middle School House and playground and our state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Centre provide our girls with even more opportunities to move into the future with confidence and optimism.
Fintona consists of the Early Learning Centre (coeducational), Junior School (Prep to Year 4), Middle School (Year 5 to Year 8) and Senior School (Year 9 to Year 12) to enable a specific academic and pastoral focus. The Early Learning Centre curriculum is based on the Reggio Emilia philosophy, while the International Baccalaureate is taught from ELC to Year 6. Scholarships are available from Years 5 to 10.
Academic Scholarships
For entry into Years 5 to 8. Awarded for academic excellence. Based on an exam.
Costs
Covers 20 per cent to 50 per cent of tuition fees for the duration of enrolment. Number awarded varies.
Gender
Female
Contact Details
Ms Kathy Byrne, Registrar 03 9830 1388
Music Scholarships
For entry into Years 5 to 10. Awarded for music excellence. Based on an audition and an exam.
Costs
Covers 20 per cent to 50 per cent of tuition fees and a weekly instrumental lesson for the duration of enrolment. Number awarded varies.
Gender
Female
Contact Details
Ms Kathy Byrne, Registrar 03 9830 1388
Key Facts
Uniform
The uniform is compulsory and enforced
Size
600 students,
290 up to Year 6,
310 in secondary (Small)
55 in Year 12
113 in VCE level 3/4 Units
4 in VCE VET
Gender
92% girls
Overview of the Curriculum
Math classes are streamed and of mixed ability.English classes are of mixed ability.
Languages: French, Indonesian, Japanese
Overview of senior secondary subjects
28 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available;LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: French, Indonesian, Japanese, Latin
Selected senior secondary results
36% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 38;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%
Activities and Support
25 music options; 22 sporting activities; 82 other clubs or activities; 29 support staff.
Destinations
98% to university
2% to TAFE
Schools closest to Fintona Girls' School
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balwyn Primary SchoolTop 100 | 86B BALWYN ROADBalwyn 3103 | Primary | Government | 0.16 km |
| Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeTop 100 | 16 MANGARRA ROADCanterbury 3126 | Secondary | Government | 1.1 km |
| Camberwell Grammar SchoolTop 20 | 55 MONT ALBERT RDCanterbury 3126 | Combined | Independent | 1.15 km |
| Chatham Primary School | WEYBRIDGE STREETSurrey Hills 3127 | Primary | Government | 1.18 km |
| Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar SchoolTop 50 | 34 SCOTT STCanterbury 3126 | Combined | Independent | 1.7 km |
| Canterbury Primary School | MOLESWORTH STREETCanterbury 3126 | Primary | Government | 1.84 km |
| Camberwell High School | PROSPECT HILL ROADCanterbury 3126 | Secondary | Government | 1.89 km |
| Balwyn High SchoolTop 50 | BUCHANAN AVENUEBalwyn North 3104 | Secondary | Government | 1.96 km |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish SchoolTop 100 | 52 DEEPDENE RDDeepdene 3103 | Primary | Catholic | 1.6 km |
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