Balgowlah Heights Public School vs Queenwood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balgowlah Heights Public School
Balgowlah · Government primary · K-6
651 students · ICSEA 1177
Queenwood
Mosman · Independent combined · K-12
816 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Balgowlah Heights Public School Balgowlah NSW | Queenwood Mosman NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 1,619 | #47 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #382 of 4,908 | #115 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 651 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 312 / 339 | 816 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 95.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 55.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balgowlah 2093 | Mosman 2088 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Mosman |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balgowlaht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.queenwood.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queenwood scores higher on the Success Index (79.8 vs 77.2).
- •Balgowlah Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1172), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queenwood has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 18.4).
- •Queenwood is the larger school with 816 students compared with 651.
- •Balgowlah Heights Public School is a government school while Queenwood is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Balgowlah Heights Public School better than Queenwood?
On the Success Index, Queenwood ranks higher (79.8 vs 77.2 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 Balgowlah Heights Public School and Queenwood?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Balgowlah and Mosman in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balgowlah Heights Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queenwood has 8.5.
How do Balgowlah Heights Public School and Queenwood rank in NSW?
Balgowlah Heights Public School is 100th of 1,619 and Queenwood is 47th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.