Fintona Girls’ School
79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn VIC 3103
TH E BA SIC S
At Fintona, we see the extraordinary in every girl. Our size allows for deeper learning in the classroom and
Enquiries
greater participation across a broad range of co-curricular
+61 3 9830 1388
pursuits. Here, students have more opportunity to discover
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passions, develop skills and prepare for life after school.
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We’re known not only for the excellence of our teachers, but
Years
for an environment where students have more access to their Principal Rachael Falloon Rachael Falloon commenced as Principal in 2018. Her goal is to develop young women who are agile learners – capable, confident and curious; young women who know themselves deeply, embrace opportunity and contribute positively to the world.
teachers. Beyond consistently outstanding VCE and NAPLAN
ELC – Year 12
results, the benefit of our approach is seen in our independent
Denomination
and articulate graduates who go on to excel in their field.
Non-denominational
In 2021, Fintona celebrates 125 years of providing a well-
Gender
rounded education that inspires new interests and unlocks
Co-educational ELC; Girls
new pathways. This year will also see the opening of our new
only Prep – Year 12
STEM building, the Annie Hughston Centre, named after the
Fees
school’s founding principal.
Prep $17,684 –
Our long tradition of education at the highest standard continues today, as girls master the skills they will need for the
Year 12 $30,340
future with confidence, energy and drive. Our mission is to
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deliver a dynamic learning journey, with our exceptional alumni
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as living proof. We invite you to learn more about Fintona by talking with
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our principal, students and staff on a school tour.
* Results are provided by the school, Domain does not warrant their accuracy
E XC E L L E N C E
OPPORTUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
WELLBEING
We offer a diverse and
We balance a diverse
A smaller school and class
A culture of belonging and
challenging approach to
education with engaging
sizes allow us to see, know
wellbeing is at the centre of
academic excellence that
activities beyond the
and connect with every
school life. All Fintona staff,
celebrates a love of learning
classroom, including choir,
student. Our focus is on
including our School
across a wealth of
music ensembles, Guides,
unlocking potential and
Counsellor, provide
disciplines. Our curriculum is
house competitions, sport,
inspiring passions. At
confidential and individual
immersive, integrated and
drama, public speaking,
Fintona, every student is
support, alongside programs
underpinned by real-world
debating, Duke of Edinburgh,
enabled to thrive.
designed to develop
applications.
study tours and many clubs.
resilience and leadership.
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