Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus is a government secondary school in Rozelle, NSW offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 1112, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 854 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
Rozelle NSW 2039. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus compares
By ICSEA, Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus ranks 65th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rozelle Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus scores 1112, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Rozelle
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus is located in Rozelle, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,196/wk and median rent of $650/wk. Population: 8,553.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rozelle suburb profileSchools near Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rozelle Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rozelle | 0.5 km | 1162 | 50 higher | 507 |
| Birchgrove Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balmain | 0.9 km | 1132 | 20 higher | 214 |
| Balmain Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balmain | 1.2 km | 1172 | 60 higher | 321 |
| Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - RozelleCatholic Primary · Balmain | 1.3 km | 1170 | 58 higher | 349 |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Drummoyne | 1.5 km | 1156 | 44 higher | 310 |
| Drummoyne Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Drummoyne | 1.6 km | 1137 | 25 higher | 427 |
| Orange Grove Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Leichhardt | 1.9 km | 1132 | 20 higher | 519 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus a government school?
Yes, Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus offer?
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus offers 7-10.
What is Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus's ICSEA score?
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has an ICSEA score of 1112, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus?
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has 854 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus?
The nearest schools to Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus are Rozelle Public School (0.5 km), Inner Sydney Montessori School (0.9 km), Birchgrove Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus located?
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus is located in Rozelle, NSW 2039. Visit the school website at https://balmain-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.