Balwyn Primary School
Balwyn Primary School is a government primary school in Balwyn, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1171, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 574 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 85% of students have a language background other than English.
Balwyn VIC 3103. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Balwyn Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Balwyn Primary School ranks 19th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fintona Girls' School, an independent combined school 0.1 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. Balwyn Primary School scores 1171, well above average.
School zone
Balwyn Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Balwyn
Balwyn Primary School is located in Balwyn, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,975/wk and median rent of $451/wk. Population: 13,495.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balwyn suburb profileSchools near Balwyn Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balwyn Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fintona Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Balwyn | 0.1 km | 1191 | 20 higher | 533 |
| Chatham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Surrey Hills | 1.0 km | 1147 | 24 lower | 241 |
| Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 1.2 km | 1141 | 30 lower | 775 |
| Camberwell Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 1.3 km | 1192 | 21 higher | 1,346 |
| Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 1.7 km | 1135 | 36 lower | 814 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balwyn Primary School a government school?
Yes, Balwyn Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balwyn Primary School offer?
Balwyn Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Balwyn Primary School's ICSEA score?
Balwyn Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1171, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balwyn Primary School?
Balwyn Primary School has 574 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balwyn Primary School?
The nearest schools to Balwyn Primary School are Fintona Girls' School (0.1 km), St Paul's College (0.5 km), Chatham Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Balwyn Primary School located?
Balwyn Primary School is located in Balwyn, VIC 3103. Visit the school website at http://www.balwynps.vic.edu.au/.