Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
Campus of Northern Beaches Secondary College
Boys growing into young men.
About the school
Balgowlah Boys Campus is a dedicated educational environment that caters specifically to boys, with a current enrolment of approximately 500 students. The campus prides itself on providing quality facilities and personalised tuition within small class sizes, contributing to effective learning experiences. The school's mission is to develop well-rounded young men equipped for the technological world, ensuring that students engage in various activities such as dance, music, cooking, public speaking, debating, and conflict resolution. This holistic approach aims to foster a balance between academic, cultural, sporting, and extracurricular achievements, with every student encouraged to explore these areas.
In terms of academic performance, Balgowlah Boys has established a strong reputation within the Northern Sydney Region, consistently adding value to student's results in NAPLAN, School Certificate, and the Higher School Certificate. The school leverages specialisation in boys' education and incorporates interactive technologies to enhance learning outcomes. Further supporting diversity, Balgowlah Boys provides dedicated ESL teachers to assist international students.
The school has a robust history of sporting success, which reinforces its commitment to a well-rounded education. In addition to academics and sports, Balgowlah Boys fosters a caring and supportive environment where strong teacher-student relationships empower students to take responsibility for their own learning. The community is engaged in the life of the school, promoting an atmosphere of aspiration, care, and resilience. Through its achievements and initiatives, the school exemplifies a journey of shared commitment towards shaping future leaders.
Mission
At Balgowlah Boys Campus we strive for a community built on trust, aspiration, care and resilience.
Part of Northern Beaches Secondary College
One of 5 campuses that make up this college:
-
Cromer Campus
- 7-12
- Co-ed
-
Freshwater Senior Campus
- 11-12
- Co-ed
-
Mackellar Girls Campus
- 7-12
- Girls
-
Manly Campus
- 7-12
- Co-ed
- Fully Selective
Location & Catchment Area
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Connected campus: Mackellar Girls Campus 2.3 km
- B Connected campus: Freshwater Senior Campus 4.0 km
- C Connected campus: Manly Campus 4.5 km
- D Connected campus: Cromer Campus 7.1 km
- E Seaforth Public School 468 m
- F Balgowlah Heights Public School 1.1 km
- G Manly West Public School 1.4 km
- H Manly Vale Public School 1.5 km
- I Balgowlah North Public School 1.6 km
- J Beauty Point Public School 2.1 km
- K The Beach School 2.8 km
- L Manly Village Public School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,100
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,099.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1115 (percentile 88)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 16% / 34% / 46%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 24
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 25%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 76.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 175 |
| Year 8 | 193 |
| Year 9 | 179 |
| Year 10 | 213 |
| Year 11 | 167 |
| Year 12 | 173 |
| Total | 1,100 |
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 | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,100 | - | 1115 | 76.6 |
| 2024 | 1,113 | 88.2 | 1112 | 77.3 |
| 2023 | 1,142 | 89.6 | 1115 | 78.2 |
| 2022 | 1,172 | 85.9 | 1115 | 81 |
| 2021 | 1,176 | 91.8 | 1114 | 81.2 |
| 2020 | 1,143 | - | 1114 | 80.1 |
| 2019 | 1,039 | 89.6 | 1105 | 71.9 |
| 2018 | 906 | 91.9 | 1101 | 65.4 |
| 2017 | 773 | 88 | 1094 | 59 |
| 2016 | 695 | 88.8 | 1076 | 55.1 |
| 2015 | 637 | 88.7 | 1083 | 52.2 |
| 2014 | 566 | 88.7 | 1079 | 48.6 |
| 2013 | 545 | 91.5 | 1084 | 46.8 |
| 2012 | 528 | 90.3 | 1083 | 46.1 |
| 2011 | 530 | 91 | 1083 | 45.8 |
| 2010 | 495 | - | 1085 | 43.8 |
| 2009 | 451 | - | 1105 | 41.6 |
| 2008 | 486 | - | 1105 | 43.6 |
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.