Balga Senior High School
Balga Senior High School is a government secondary school in Balga, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 909, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 596 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 75% have a language background other than English.
Balga WA 6061. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Balga Senior High School compares
By ICSEA, Balga Senior High School ranks 157th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Warriapendi Primary School, a government primary 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. Balga Senior High School scores 909, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Balga
Balga Senior High School is located in Balga, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,299/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 13,864.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balga suburb profileSchools near Balga Senior High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balga Senior High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriapendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 0.3 km | 965 | 56 higher | 266 |
| Majella Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balga | 0.5 km | 958 | 49 higher | 233 |
| Emmanuel Christian Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Girrawheen | 0.7 km | 973 | 64 higher | 711 |
| Balga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 1.0 km | 937 | 28 higher | 213 |
| North Balga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 1.1 km | 922 | 13 higher | 276 |
| John Septimus Roe Anglican Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Mirrabooka | 1.1 km | 1075 | 166 higher | 1,702 |
| Mercy CollegeCatholic Combined · Koondoola | 1.2 km | 988 | 79 higher | 1,574 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balga Senior High School a government school?
Yes, Balga Senior High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balga Senior High School offer?
Balga Senior High School offers 7-12.
What is Balga Senior High School's ICSEA score?
Balga Senior High School has an ICSEA score of 909, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balga Senior High School?
Balga Senior High School has 596 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balga Senior High School?
The nearest schools to Balga Senior High School are Warriapendi Primary School (0.3 km), Gladys Newton School (0.4 km), Emmanuel Christian Community School - Casserley Avenue Campus (0.5 km).
Where is Balga Senior High School located?
Balga Senior High School is located in Balga, WA 6061. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4050.