St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Balgowlah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1168, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 232 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 14% of students 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 St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School ranks 38th 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 8th-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus, 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. St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School scores 1168, well above average.
Enrolment and location
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Balgowlah
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary 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 St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys CampusGovernment Secondary · Balgowlah | 0.3 km | 1115 | 53 lower | 1,100 |
| Seaforth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaforth | 0.7 km | 1165 | 3 lower | 394 |
| Balgowlah Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgowlah | 1.1 km | 1177 | 9 higher | 651 |
| Manly West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Balgowlah | 1.1 km | 1147 | 21 lower | 761 |
| Manly Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Manly Vale | 1.4 km | 1129 | 39 lower | 553 |
| Balgowlah North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Balgowlah | 1.8 km | 1169 | 1 higher | 381 |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusGovernment Secondary · Manly Vale | 2.1 km | 1115 | 53 lower | 1,023 |
| Beauty Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mosman | 2.3 km | 1154 | 14 lower | 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1168, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has 232 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School are Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus (0.3 km), Seaforth Public School (0.7 km), Balgowlah Heights Public School (1.1 km).
Where is St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School located?
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is located in Balgowlah, NSW 2093. Visit the school website at http://www.scbdbb.catholic.edu.au.