Balmain Public School
Balmain Public School is a government primary school in Balmain, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1172, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 321 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% 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 Balmain Public School compares
By ICSEA, Balmain Public School ranks 27th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 65 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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. Balmain Public School scores 1172, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Balmain
Balmain 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 Balmain Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balmain Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - RozelleCatholic Primary · Balmain | 0.1 km | 1170 | 2 lower | 349 |
| Birchgrove Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balmain | 0.9 km | 1132 | 40 lower | 214 |
| Sydney Secondary College Balmain CampusGovernment Secondary · Rozelle | 1.2 km | 1112 | 60 lower | 854 |
| Rozelle Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rozelle | 1.3 km | 1162 | 10 lower | 507 |
| Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay CampusGovernment Secondary · Glebe | 1.8 km | 1094 | 78 lower | 798 |
| St Scholastica's College Glebe PointIndependent Secondary · Glebe | 1.9 km | 1138 | 34 lower | 1,044 |
| Fort Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sydney | 2.0 km | 1094 | 78 lower | 284 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balmain Public School a government school?
Yes, Balmain Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balmain Public School offer?
Balmain Public School offers K-6.
What is Balmain Public School's ICSEA score?
Balmain Public School has an ICSEA score of 1172, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balmain Public School?
Balmain Public School has 321 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balmain Public School?
The nearest schools to Balmain Public School are Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle (0.1 km), Inner Sydney Montessori School (0.7 km), Birchgrove Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Balmain Public School located?
Balmain Public School is located in Balmain, NSW 2041. Visit the school website at https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.