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Balgownie Public School

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Living and Learning

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About the school

Balgownie Public School has a strong tradition of academic excellence and a solid connection with its local community. The school's motto, 'Living and Learning', underpins the focus on the overall development of its students each year. Core values, developed collaboratively by staff, students, and parents, include Respect, Responsibility, and Real Learning.

The major purpose of Balgownie Public School is to create a happy and safe environment in which all children can confidently develop as individuals. Students are constantly encouraged to explore, extend, be challenged, and do their best within a dynamic learning environment. Experienced teaching and support staff provide a range of academic, creative, pastoral, and technology programs, fostering a life-long love of learning.

Students are expected to wear their school uniform with pride, practice the school's core values daily, and engage fully with the current learning and teaching programs. The curriculum is complemented by a variety of extra-curricular activities designed to develop students' abilities and interests. Academic performance is strong, with students participating in regional creative arts programs and various sporting activities.

Balgownie Public School offers comprehensive support for students with additional needs through a caring learning support team and emphasises nurturing links between junior and senior students. Transition programs are in place to smooth the journey from primary school to high school, supporting students through activities and mentoring. The school also plays a vital role in the community, housing a functioning museum that provides a unique learning opportunity for students and visitors alike.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Balgownie Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
329 (182 girls, 147 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
329
ICSEA What does this mean?
1076 (percentile 77)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
13% / 23% / 32% / 32%
FOEI What does this mean?
48
Indigenous students
4%
LBOTE What does this mean?
10%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
18.7
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2.9

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 41
Year 1 38
Year 2 45
Year 3 54
Year 4 47
Year 5 51
Year 6 53
Total 329

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 329 182 147 - 1076 18.7
2024 318 179 139 91.3 1081 18.7
2023 325 172 153 91.6 1088 18.7
2022 336 178 158 88.5 1085 19.3
2021 341 165 176 93.7 1088 19.4
2020 333 173 160 - 1085 19.4
2019 333 162 171 94.3 1078 18.2
2018 333 168 165 93.9 1072 18
2017 350 170 180 95.2 1077 19.8
2016 349 178 171 95.5 1070 18.7
2015 339 171 168 95.1 1077 19
2014 315 167 148 96.7 1066 18
2013 315 162 153 96.4 1078 17.8
2012 306 155 151 96.6 1070 16.2
2011 326 164 162 96.1 1065 17.4
2010 319 162 157 - 1055 17.4
2009 321 162 159 - 1080 16.2
2008 320 167 153 - 1080 17.4

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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