Balgownie Public School
Balgownie Public School is a government primary school in Balgownie, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1076, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 329 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Balgownie NSW 2519. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Balgownie Public School compares
By ICSEA, Balgownie Public School ranks 502nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pleasant Heights Public School, a government primary school 1.0 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. Balgownie Public School scores 1076, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Balgownie
Balgownie Public School is located in Balgownie, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,912/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 5,722.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balgownie suburb profileSchools near Balgownie Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balgownie Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Pleasant | 1.0 km | 1126 | 50 higher | 241 |
| Fairy Meadow Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairy Meadow | 1.9 km | 1002 | 74 lower | 342 |
| Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Fairy Meadow | 2.0 km | 1081 | 5 higher | 335 |
| Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 2.7 km | 1075 | 1 lower | 1,169 |
| Keira High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 2.7 km | 984 | 92 lower | 723 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balgownie Public School a government school?
Yes, Balgownie Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balgownie Public School offer?
Balgownie Public School offers K-6.
What is Balgownie Public School's ICSEA score?
Balgownie Public School has an ICSEA score of 1076, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balgownie Public School?
Balgownie Public School has 329 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balgownie Public School?
The nearest schools to Balgownie Public School are Pleasant Heights Public School (1.0 km), Tarrawanna Public School (1.8 km), Fairy Meadow Public School (1.9 km).
Where is Balgownie Public School located?
Balgownie Public School is located in Balgownie, NSW 2519. Visit the school website at https://balgownie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.