Manly West Public School
Manly West Public School is a government primary school in Balgowlah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1147, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 761 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
Balgowlah NSW 2093. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Manly West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Manly West Public School ranks 106th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.1 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. Manly West Public School scores 1147, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Balgowlah
Manly West Public School is located in Balgowlah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,681/wk and median rent of $640/wk. Population: 8,068.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balgowlah suburb profileSchools near Manly West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Manly West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balgowlah | 1.1 km | 1168 | 21 higher | 232 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusGovernment Secondary · Manly Vale | 1.1 km | 1115 | 32 lower | 1,023 |
| Manly Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Manly Vale | 1.2 km | 1129 | 18 lower | 553 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys CampusGovernment Secondary · Balgowlah | 1.4 km | 1115 | 32 lower | 1,100 |
| Seaforth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaforth | 1.6 km | 1165 | 18 higher | 394 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Manly | 1.7 km | 1159 | 12 higher | 330 |
| Stella Maris CollegeIndependent Secondary · Manly | 1.7 km | 1135 | 12 lower | 1,006 |
| Balgowlah Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgowlah | 1.8 km | 1177 | 30 higher | 651 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manly West Public School a government school?
Yes, Manly West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Manly West Public School offer?
Manly West Public School offers K-6.
What is Manly West Public School's ICSEA score?
Manly West Public School has an ICSEA score of 1147, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Manly West Public School?
Manly West Public School has 761 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Manly West Public School?
The nearest schools to Manly West Public School are St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School (1.1 km), St Kieran's Catholic Primary School (1.1 km), Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus (1.1 km).
Where is Manly West Public School located?
Manly West Public School is located in Balgowlah, NSW 2093. Visit the school website at https://manlywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.