Balgowlah North Public School
Every child has the right to quality public education.
About the school
Balgowlah North Public School is located in the lower Northern Beaches area of Sydney, nestled in a beautiful bushland setting adjacent to Manly Dam. The school enjoys spacious and attractive grounds and offers a variety of educational, cultural, and sporting opportunities for all students. It has developed a strong reputation for promoting a love of learning, celebrating success, and fostering community pride. The highly qualified and caring staff are dedicated to providing quality education, ensuring that all students achieve excellent outcomes. Dynamic and innovative programs are in place to encourage students to reach their personal best and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Specialist teachers for dance & drama, music, and physical education, along with extracurricular activities including choir, band, debating, and sports, provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school is well resourced with the latest technologies, including a 1-to-1 iPad initiative for Years 5 and 6. The Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is integral to creating a safe, happy, and confident environment for all students. As a member of the Northern Beaches Learning Alliance, the school collaborates with other institutions to enhance educational opportunities. Balgowlah North Public School actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging their participation in school activities, which is valued for enriching the educational experience of children.
Mission
Our vision at Balgowlah North is to foster and develop resilient, kind, creative and respectful students. Students who are life long learners, able to participate in and contribute to the global world.
Location & Catchment Area
- Balgowlah North Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Seaforth Public School 1.2 km
- B Manly Vale Public School 1.2 km
- C Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus 1.6 km
- D Allambie Heights Public School 1.9 km
- E The Beach School 1.9 km
- F Manly West Public School 2.3 km
- G Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus 2.4 km
- H Balgowlah Heights Public School 2.8 km
- I Killarney Heights Public School 2.9 km
- J The Forest High School 3.0 km
- K Arranounbai School 3.0 km
- L Killarney Heights High School 3.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 381 (194 girls, 187 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 381
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1169 (percentile 98)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 1% / 7% / 24% / 68%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 5
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 13%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 50 |
| Year 1 | 76 |
| Year 2 | 50 |
| Year 3 | 69 |
| Year 4 | 53 |
| Year 5 | 39 |
| Year 6 | 44 |
| Total | 381 |
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 | 381 | 194 | 187 | - | 1169 | 20.1 |
| 2024 | 422 | 209 | 213 | 92.9 | 1162 | 22.3 |
| 2023 | 399 | 198 | 201 | 93.1 | 1157 | 21.3 |
| 2022 | 433 | 213 | 220 | 90.8 | 1161 | 22 |
| 2021 | 474 | 226 | 248 | 94.9 | 1148 | 24.5 |
| 2020 | 510 | 245 | 265 | - | 1145 | 26.6 |
| 2019 | 568 | 265 | 303 | 94.6 | 1143 | 28.9 |
| 2018 | 607 | 289 | 318 | 94.9 | 1149 | 30.9 |
| 2017 | 609 | 297 | 312 | 95.7 | 1159 | 30.3 |
| 2016 | 634 | 322 | 312 | 95.1 | 1151 | 30.9 |
| 2015 | 641 | 328 | 313 | 95.1 | 1159 | 32 |
| 2014 | 612 | 328 | 284 | 96.3 | 1165 | 30.8 |
| 2013 | 623 | 322 | 301 | 95.9 | 1159 | 30.8 |
| 2012 | 577 | 301 | 276 | 96.3 | 1168 | 29.4 |
| 2011 | 542 | 289 | 253 | 96.2 | 1173 | 27 |
| 2010 | 509 | 268 | 241 | - | 1178 | 25.9 |
| 2009 | 470 | 233 | 237 | - | 1135 | 22.7 |
| 2008 | 433 | 214 | 219 | - | 1135 | 20.3 |
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.