Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus is a government secondary school in Balgowlah, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1115, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,100 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% 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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus compares
By ICSEA, Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus ranks 60th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus scores 1115, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Balgowlah
Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus 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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balgowlah | 0.3 km | 1168 | 53 higher | 232 |
| Seaforth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaforth | 0.5 km | 1165 | 50 higher | 394 |
| Balgowlah Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgowlah | 1.1 km | 1177 | 62 higher | 651 |
| Manly West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgowlah | 1.4 km | 1147 | 32 higher | 761 |
| Manly Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Manly Vale | 1.5 km | 1129 | 14 higher | 553 |
| Balgowlah North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Balgowlah | 1.6 km | 1169 | 54 higher | 381 |
| Beauty Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mosman | 2.1 km | 1154 | 39 higher | 205 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusGovernment Secondary · Manly Vale | 2.3 km | 1115 | same | 1,023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus a government school?
Yes, Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus offer?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus offers 7-12.
What is Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus's ICSEA score?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus has an ICSEA score of 1115, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus has 1,100 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus?
The nearest schools to Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus are St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School (0.3 km), Seaforth Public School (0.5 km), Balgowlah Heights Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus located?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus is located in Balgowlah, NSW 2093. Visit the school website at https://nbscbalgb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.
Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus official website