Bullsbrook College

Bullsbrook College
Address
Map
95 Chittering Rd

Bullsbrook, Western Australia

Australia
Coordinates31°39′40″S 116°02′02″E / 31.661°S 116.034°E / -31.661; 116.034
Information
Former nameBullsbrook District High School
Bullsbrook Junior High School
TypeIndependent public co-educational day school
MottoStrive and Achieve
Opened1952; 73 years ago (1952)
Educational authorityWA Department of Education
PrincipalMiss Coghill
YearsK–12
Enrolment960[1] (2021)
Campus typeRural
Colour(s)  
Websitebullsbrook-college.wa.edu.au

Bullsbrook College is an Independent Public School for students from kindergarten to year 12. It is located in Bullsbrook, Western Australia, a town and suburb 36 kilometres (22 mi) north-northwest of Perth.

Overview

As well as from Bullsbrook, the school attracts students from Bindoon, Gingin, Muchea and parts of the Swan Valley.[2]

History

The school was opened in 1952 as Bullsbrook Primary School, replacing an earlier school in Bullsbrook built in 1901. It was soon renamed to Bullsbrook Junior High School in 1954.[3]

By 1996, the school was renamed to Bullsbrook District High School.[3]

From 1998 to 2017, the Bullsbrook Community Library, on Bullsbrook school grounds, was jointly operated by the school and the City of Swan. The City's library eventually moved to its own facility.[4]

In 2005, construction began on $7 million worth of primary school facilities at Bullsbrook District High School.[5] These facilities opened in March 2008. They included new classroom blocks, a new canteen, new assembly area, replacement of transportable classrooms with newer ones, refurbishment of some existing facilities, and drainage improvements to the school's oval so it can be used year-round.[6]

Construction on a $23.6 million upgrade to the school started in September 2011, providing eight new classrooms, a new sports hall, materials and technology block, and science facilities.[7] Construction was complete by September 2014.[8]

Since 2013, Bullsbrook College has been an Independent Public School,[2] and at the start of 2014, the school was renamed to its current name.[3]

Student numbers

Year Number[1]
Primary Lower
secondary 		Upper
secondary 		Total
2016 554 399 148 1,101
2017 534 391 146 1,071
2018 554 341 160 1,055
2019 507 336 157 1,000
2020 476 310 141 927
2021 496 323 141 960

Numbers exclude students in kindergarten. Primary is students from pre-primary to year 6. Lower secondary is students from year 7 to year 10. Upper secondary is students from year 11 to 12.

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Bullsbrook College – Student Numbers". Schools Online. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Principal's Welcome". Bullsbrook College. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "WA Schools Gazetteer" (PDF). Geoproject Solutions. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Bullsbrook Public Library". City of Swan. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  5. ^ "New primary facilities for Bullsbrook community". Media Statements. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  6. ^ "New facilities boost for Bullsbrook". Media Statements. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  7. ^ "New look for Bullsbrook District High School". Media Statements. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Official opening of new-look college". Perth Now. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Mrs Elsie (Kay) Kay Hallahan". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 17 August 2021.