Balgowlah Heights Public School
Balgowlah Heights Public School is a government primary school in Balgowlah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1177, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 651 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% 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 Balgowlah Heights Public School compares
By ICSEA, Balgowlah Heights Public School ranks 15th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-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. Balgowlah Heights Public School scores 1177, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Balgowlah
Balgowlah Heights 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 Balgowlah Heights Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balgowlah Heights Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balgowlah | 1.1 km | 1168 | 9 lower | 232 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys CampusGovernment Secondary · Balgowlah | 1.1 km | 1115 | 62 lower | 1,100 |
| Seaforth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaforth | 1.5 km | 1165 | 12 lower | 394 |
| Beauty Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mosman | 1.6 km | 1154 | 23 lower | 205 |
| Manly West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgowlah | 1.8 km | 1147 | 30 lower | 761 |
| QueenwoodIndependent Combined · Mosman | 2.2 km | 1172 | 5 lower | 816 |
| Manly Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Manly Vale | 2.5 km | 1129 | 48 lower | 553 |
| Balgowlah North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Balgowlah | 2.7 km | 1169 | 8 lower | 381 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balgowlah Heights Public School a government school?
Yes, Balgowlah Heights Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balgowlah Heights Public School offer?
Balgowlah Heights Public School offers K-6.
What is Balgowlah Heights Public School's ICSEA score?
Balgowlah Heights Public School has an ICSEA score of 1177, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balgowlah Heights Public School?
Balgowlah Heights Public School has 651 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balgowlah Heights Public School?
The nearest schools to Balgowlah Heights Public School are St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School (1.1 km), Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus (1.1 km), Seaforth Public School (1.5 km).
Where is Balgowlah Heights Public School located?
Balgowlah Heights Public School is located in Balgowlah, NSW 2093. Visit the school website at https://balgowlaht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.