Blackfriars Priory School is a Reception to Year 12 Catholic School for boys in the Dominican tradition, and has remained committed to excellence in boys' education since 1953. We welcome international students, hosting over 30 boys from Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines. We facilitate their active involvement and inclusion in the Blackfriars community through extensive individual English language support and co-curricular activities.

1. Delivering specialist
boys’education
in Adelaide,
South Australia.

2. • Located in Adelaide, the Capital of South Australia
• Lowest cost of living in Australia, 23% more affordable than Sydney
• Ideal Mediterranean climate
• Relaxed quality lifestyle
• Safe
• Education city, Home to 3 prestigious universities, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and Flinders
University.

3. St Catharine’s Administration Building
Blackfriars Priory School
• 1,000 Students from Reception to Year 12
• 5 minutes to the Centre of Adelaide
• 15 minutes to Adelaide International Airport
• 20 minutes to stunning beaches

4. 30 International students from:
• China
• Hong Kong
• Vietnam
• South Korea
• Japan
• France

5. Chen Ke, International Dux, 92.6 Australian Tertiary Admisson Rank.
Outstaning Academic Results
In 2011:
• 2011 Dux, David Hoang achieved 99.65 Australian Tertiary Admissons Rank
• 20% of students achieved a score of more 90+
• 18% of students achieved a score between 80+ and 90
• 53% of students achieved a score of 70+

6. David Hoang, 2011 Dux, 99.65 Australian Tertiary Admisson Rank.
Prefect Scores, or Merit Awards achieved in 2010 & 2011:
• Maths Studies (x2) • Japanese
• Specialist Maths • Physics
• Modern History • Philosophy
• Physics • Accounting and
• Research Project x 2 • English Studies x 2
• ESL Studies

7. 82% of students accepted a first round
offer to the University of Adelaide or
University of South Australia.

8. Supporting International Students
• Chinese speaking International Liaison Officer, Ms Eleanor Low
• ESL in class support
• Homework Club offerred after school with Chinese speaking tutors
• 6 additional support lessons with and ESL teacher
• Mandarin language classes offered
• Buddy program

9. Programs designed to meet the
specific educational needs of
young men.
Boys are less self conscious and
distracted.
Participate enthusiastically in
a more diverse range of activi-
ties than their counterparts in
Why Choose All Boys?
• Programs designed to meet the specific educational needs of young men.
• Boys are less self conscious and distracted.
• Participate enthusiastically in a more diverse range of activities than their counterparts in co-educational schools.
• More likely to embrace a broader range of artistic, cultural, musical and dramatic opportunities in a single-sex school.

10. Co-curricular Activties
• A wide range of co-curricular activities are available to suit all interests and abilities
• Excellent Music Program including, Instrumental tuition, Musical ensembles, Bands and Choirs
• Other activities include; Debating, Art club, Chess club, Drama club, Writers Group, Social Justice League, Science and
Mathematics competitions.

11. Co-curricular Sports
Blackfriars has has a reputation for sporting excellence and offers an extensive range of sports including:
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Table Tennis,
Water Polo and Volleyball

12. Outstanding Facilities
• Science laboratories
• Computer suites
including a new Mac
design suite
• Laptop for each student
• Gymnasium
• Wireless technology
throughout campus
• Multipurpose Hall
• 2 x Library resource
centres
• New Music centre
• Drama centre
• Arts centre
• Motor mechanics
workshop
• Year 12 common room
• 2 ovals
• Cricket nets
• Canteen and lunch area
• Chapel
• Walking distance to
parklands and indoor

13. Homestay with an
Australian Family
• Homestay family
selected by the school
• Homestay coordinator
available 24/7
• Regular home visits
• Police clearances
• Principal provides
guardianship (without
charge)
• Safe
• 3 meals and laundry
• Own room with desk
• Family environment
supportive of study

14. Blackfriars Priory School
17 Prospect Rd Prospect
South Australia 5082
www.bps.sa.edu.au
admin@bps.sa.edu.au
CRICOS 02485B