Blackburn English Language School
Special school in Burwood East, VIC
About Blackburn English Language School
Blackburn English Language School is a government special school located in Burwood East, Melbourne. As a VIC public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from Prep-10.
With 344 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1022 (57th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Burwood East, VIC 3151
- Website www.blackburnels.vic.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Special (Prep-10)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 344 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 65 (56.9 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 20 (16.7 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1022 (57th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 0%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 178 (52%)
Girls: 166 (48%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 100%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 0%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 29%
Lower 15%
Upper 30%
Top 25%
