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
- Balgowlah Heights Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus 1.1 km
- B Seaforth Public School 1.6 km
- C Beauty Point Public School 1.7 km
- D Manly West Public School 1.8 km
- E Manly Vale Public School 2.5 km
- F Manly Village Public School 2.8 km
- G Balgowlah North Public School 2.8 km
- H Royal Far West School 2.9 km
- I Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus 2.9 km
- J Mosman Public School 2.9 km
- K Mosman High School 3.0 km
- L Middle Harbour Public School 3.0 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 3
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 22%
- 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.