Balgowlah North Public School
Balgowlah North Public School is a government primary school in North Balgowlah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1169, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 381 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 13% of students have a language background other than English.
North Balgowlah NSW 2093. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Balgowlah North Public School compares
By ICSEA, Balgowlah North Public School ranks 36th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 37 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Farmhouse Montessori School, an independent primary school 0.0 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 North Public School scores 1169, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About North Balgowlah
Balgowlah North Public School is located in North Balgowlah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $4,212/wk and median rent of $825/wk. Population: 3,816.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Balgowlah suburb profileSchools near Balgowlah North Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balgowlah North Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaforth | 1.2 km | 1165 | 4 lower | 394 |
| Manly Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Manly Vale | 1.2 km | 1129 | 40 lower | 553 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys CampusGovernment Secondary · Balgowlah | 1.6 km | 1115 | 54 lower | 1,100 |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balgowlah | 1.8 km | 1168 | 1 lower | 232 |
| Allambie Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Allambie Heights | 2.0 km | 1138 | 31 lower | 406 |
| Manly West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgowlah | 2.3 km | 1147 | 22 lower | 761 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusGovernment Secondary · Manly Vale | 2.4 km | 1115 | 54 lower | 1,023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balgowlah North Public School a government school?
Yes, Balgowlah North Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balgowlah North Public School offer?
Balgowlah North Public School offers K-6.
What is Balgowlah North Public School's ICSEA score?
Balgowlah North Public School has an ICSEA score of 1169, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balgowlah North Public School?
Balgowlah North Public School has 381 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balgowlah North Public School?
The nearest schools to Balgowlah North Public School are Farmhouse Montessori School (0.0 km), Seaforth Public School (1.2 km), Manly Vale Public School (1.2 km).
Where is Balgowlah North Public School located?
Balgowlah North Public School is located in North Balgowlah, NSW 2093. Visit the school website at https://balgowlahn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.