Balarang Public School
Balarang Public School is a government primary school in Oak Flats, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 974, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Oak Flats NSW 2529. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Balarang Public School compares
By ICSEA, Balarang Public School ranks 1,325th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Oak Flats High School, a government secondary 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. Balarang Public School scores 974, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Balarang Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Oak Flats
Balarang Public School is located in Oak Flats, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,488/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 6,840.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Oak Flats suburb profileSchools near Balarang Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balarang Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Flats High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Oak Flats | 0.3 km | 932 | 42 lower | 648 |
| Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Shellharbour City | 1.1 km | 1052 | 78 higher | 413 |
| Oak Flats Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Oak Flats | 1.3 km | 959 | 15 lower | 416 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Oak Flats | 1.7 km | 1045 | 71 higher | 1,126 |
| Warilla Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warilla | 2.1 km | 937 | 37 lower | 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balarang Public School a government school?
Yes, Balarang Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balarang Public School offer?
Balarang Public School offers K-6.
What is Balarang Public School's ICSEA score?
Balarang Public School has an ICSEA score of 974, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balarang Public School?
Balarang Public School has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balarang Public School?
The nearest schools to Balarang Public School are Oak Flats High School (0.3 km), Nazareth Catholic Primary School (1.1 km), Oak Flats Public School (1.3 km).
Where is Balarang Public School located?
Balarang Public School is located in Oak Flats, NSW 2529. Visit the school website at https://balarang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.