Balgowlah Heights Public School

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Excellence and Opportunity

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About the school

Balgowlah Heights Public School, established in 1933, is a vibrant educational institution located in Balgowlah, New South Wales. The school is renowned for its commitment to high academic achievement and offers a variety of programs to cater to diverse student needs. It supports gifted and talented students through Opportunity Classes (OC) and an Enrichment Program, while also providing targeted assistance to students facing learning difficulties.

Inclusive Curriculum

The school is dedicated to delivering an inclusive and engaging curriculum designed to empower students. With a talented team of motivated teachers, Balgowlah Heights Public School fosters an environment that encourages perseverance, self-discipline, self-confidence, resilience, and social responsibility. Students are taught the importance of being thoughtful, responsible, and compassionate members of their community, aligning with the school’s focus on values education.

Creative and Performing Arts

Balgowlah Heights has a rich tradition in the Creative and Performing Arts, including programs in Music, Dance, Drama, and Visual Arts. The school boasts a specialist music teacher alongside various choirs and bands. Students also participate in multiple extracurricular activities, including Drama, Chess Club, Robotics, and public speaking, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Sports and Languages

The sports program at Balgowlah Heights is extensive, offering students opportunities in soccer, netball, cricket, AFL, tennis, and more. Furthermore, a Japanese LOTE (Languages Other Than English) program is in place to ensure students become Asia literate.

Balgowlah Heights Public School embodies the vision of 'Excellence and Opportunity', actively working within the community to help students reach their full potential.

Mission

Excellence and Opportunity

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
651 (312 girls, 339 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
651
ICSEA What does this mean?
1177 (percentile 98)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
1% / 6% / 21% / 72%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
35.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
4.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 70
Year 1 84
Year 2 82
Year 3 100
Year 4 103
Year 5 85
Year 6 127
Total 651

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 651 312 339 - 1177 35.4
2024 693 325 368 92.5 1180 35.4
2023 704 332 372 93.1 1171 36.5
2022 720 352 368 90.2 1173 36.8
2021 738 377 361 94.4 1174 36.8
2020 709 375 334 - 1175 34.6
2019 711 363 348 94.8 1177 35.8
2018 704 354 350 95.2 1180 35.8
2017 728 381 347 95.3 1188 36.2
2016 736 375 361 95.9 1183 35.6
2015 728 389 339 95.7 1190 34.6
2014 722 369 353 96 1194 34.6
2013 667 349 318 95.9 1193 33.4
2012 624 318 306 95.7 1187 30.9
2011 634 333 301 95 1191 31.1
2010 630 328 302 - 1196 30
2009 610 316 294 - 1198 29.9
2008 584 284 300 - 1198 28.8

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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