Baler Primary School
Baler Primary School is a government primary school in South Hedland, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 902, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 592 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 33% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
South Hedland WA 6722. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Baler Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Baler Primary School ranks 663rd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cassia Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Baler Primary School scores 902, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Baler Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About South Hedland
Baler Primary School is located in South Hedland, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,586/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 11,046.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Hedland suburb profileSchools near Baler Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Baler Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassia Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Hedland | 0.7 km | 867 | 35 lower | 444 |
| South Hedland Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Hedland | 1.1 km | 815 | 87 lower | 265 |
| Hedland Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Hedland | 1.7 km | 886 | 16 lower | 1,138 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baler Primary School a government school?
Yes, Baler Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Baler Primary School offer?
Baler Primary School offers K-6.
What is Baler Primary School's ICSEA score?
Baler Primary School has an ICSEA score of 902, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Baler Primary School?
Baler Primary School has 592 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Baler Primary School?
The nearest schools to Baler Primary School are Cassia Primary School (0.7 km), Cassia Education Support Centre (0.7 km), South Hedland Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Baler Primary School located?
Baler Primary School is located in South Hedland, WA 6722. Visit the school website at http://www.balerps.wa.edu.au.