Allambie Heights Public School vs Balgowlah North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allambie Heights Public School
Allambie Heights · Government primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 1138
Balgowlah North Public School
North Balgowlah · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Allambie Heights Public School Allambie Heights NSW | Balgowlah North Public School North Balgowlah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 1,619 | #128 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #870 of 4,908 | #479 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 406 | 381 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 219 | 194 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Allambie Heights 2100 | North Balgowlah 2093 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | allambieht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | balgowlahn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Balgowlah North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 71.5).
- •Balgowlah North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Allambie Heights Public School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 381.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allambie Heights Public School better than Balgowlah North Public School?
On the Success Index, Balgowlah North Public School ranks higher (75.7 vs 71.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allambie Heights Public School and Balgowlah North Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Allambie Heights and North Balgowlah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allambie Heights Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Balgowlah North Public School has 19.0.
How do Allambie Heights Public School and Balgowlah North Public School rank in NSW?
Allambie Heights Public School is 260th of 1,619 and Balgowlah North Public School is 128th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.