Balwyn High School
Balwyn High School is a government secondary school in Balwyn North, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1141, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,260 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 80% of students have a language background other than English.
Balwyn North VIC 3104. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Balwyn High School compares
By ICSEA, Balwyn High School ranks 9th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Balwyn North Primary School, a government primary school 0.2 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 High School scores 1141, above average.
School zone
Balwyn High 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 North
Balwyn High School is located in Balwyn North, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,346/wk and median rent of $554/wk. Population: 21,302.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balwyn North suburb profileSchools near Balwyn High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balwyn High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balwyn North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balwyn North | 0.2 km | 1139 | 2 lower | 554 |
| St Bede's SchoolCatholic Primary · Balwyn North | 0.7 km | 1133 | 8 lower | 264 |
| Kew High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kew East | 1.4 km | 1110 | 31 lower | 1,015 |
| Boroondara Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balwyn North | 1.4 km | 1138 | 3 lower | 278 |
| Greythorn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balwyn North | 1.7 km | 1152 | 11 higher | 434 |
| Deepdene Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Deepdene | 1.8 km | 1159 | 18 higher | 353 |
| Balwyn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balwyn | 1.8 km | 1171 | 30 higher | 574 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balwyn High School a government school?
Yes, Balwyn High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balwyn High School offer?
Balwyn High School offers 7-12.
What is Balwyn High School's ICSEA score?
Balwyn High School has an ICSEA score of 1141, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balwyn High School?
Balwyn High School has 2,260 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balwyn High School?
The nearest schools to Balwyn High School are Balwyn North Primary School (0.2 km), St Bede's School (0.7 km), Belmore School (0.8 km).
Where is Balwyn High School located?
Balwyn High School is located in Balwyn North, VIC 3104. Visit the school website at http://www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au.