Birchgrove Public School
Birchgrove Public School is a government primary school in Balmain, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 1132, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 214 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Balmain NSW 2041. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Birchgrove Public School compares
By ICSEA, Birchgrove Public School ranks 165th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 61 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 31st-highest ICSEA and the 31st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus, a government secondary school 0.9 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Birchgrove Public School scores 1132, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Balmain
Birchgrove Public School is located in Balmain, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,039/wk and median rent of $625/wk. Population: 10,454.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balmain suburb profileSchools near Birchgrove Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Birchgrove Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Secondary College Balmain CampusGovernment Secondary · Rozelle | 0.9 km | 1112 | 20 lower | 854 |
| Balmain Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balmain | 0.9 km | 1172 | 40 higher | 321 |
| Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - RozelleCatholic Primary · Balmain | 0.9 km | 1170 | 38 higher | 349 |
| Rozelle Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rozelle | 1.3 km | 1162 | 30 higher | 507 |
| Marist Sisters' College WoolwichCatholic Secondary · Woolwich | 1.7 km | 1101 | 31 lower | 937 |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Drummoyne | 2.1 km | 1156 | 24 higher | 310 |
| Drummoyne Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Drummoyne | 2.2 km | 1137 | 5 higher | 427 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birchgrove Public School a government school?
Yes, Birchgrove Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Birchgrove Public School offer?
Birchgrove Public School offers P-6.
What is Birchgrove Public School's ICSEA score?
Birchgrove Public School has an ICSEA score of 1132, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Birchgrove Public School?
Birchgrove Public School has 214 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Birchgrove Public School?
The nearest schools to Birchgrove Public School are Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus (0.9 km), Balmain Public School (0.9 km), Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle (0.9 km).
Where is Birchgrove Public School located?
Birchgrove Public School is located in Balmain, NSW 2041. Visit the school website at https://birchgrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.